F7#9 Ukulele Chord
A raw, urgent sound containing both a major third and a minor third (augmented ninth = minor third). Made famous by Jimi Hendrix in "Purple Haze". A staple of blues-rock and funk.
Strings
2–3–4–3
Notation for F7#9 chord
Other names: F 7th sharp 9, F Hendrix chord
Music theory name: seventh sharp nine chord
Common name: F Hendrix chord
Intervals and tones in F7#9 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| F | Root |
| A | Major 3rd |
| C | Perfect 5th |
| Eb | Minor 7th |
| Ab | Augmented 9th |
All Variations
Open
2–3–4–3
Fret 5
5–8–5–6
Fret 8
8–9–8–11
Fret 11
13–12–11–12