F 6/9 Guitar Chord — Baritone
Guitar chord voicings in Baritone tuning (B-E-A-D-F#-B)
F 6/9 Voicings in Baritone
F 6/9 filtered by fret:
F 6/9 in Baritone Tuning — Guide
The F 6/9 chord is made up of the following notes: F, A, C, D, G.
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5P, 6M, 9M.
The F 6/9 chord in Baritone tuning (B-E-A-D-F#-B) requires different fingerings than standard tuning.
The F six-nine chord combines a major triad with both the sixth and ninth, producing F, A, C, D, G (intervals 1P, 3M, 5P, 6M, 9M). This polychord-like voicing has a rich, stacked quality that sounds modern yet classic. Six-nine chords are versatile final chords in jazz, funk, and gospel, providing a sense of resolution with colorful overtones that keep the ear engaged.
How to Play F 6/9
On guitar, F 6/9 typically requires a barre or partial barre voicing. Experiment with different positions to find the voicing that best suits your playing context — higher positions sound brighter and tighter, while lower positions offer more bass and resonance. CAGED system shapes help navigate these options efficiently.
F 6/9 in Progressions
F 6/9 appears in various harmonic contexts depending on the key. Analyze the surrounding chords to determine its function — it may serve as a primary chord, a substitution, or a chromatic color chord that enriches the harmonic palette of a progression.
Common Substitutions
Fmaj7, F6, or Fmaj9 work as substitutes with comparable harmonic warmth.
Difficulty: On guitar, this chord is intermediate — a barre or partial barre is likely needed, but the shape is manageable with practice.