The E9 chord (E9) is made of the notes E, F#, G#, B and D. It is built from the root E with a ninth, a major third, a perfect fifth and a minor seventh.
The ninth chord enriches the dominant seventh; you find it in funk, blues and jazz.
E9
Notes: E – F# – G# – B – D
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 2 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 020102. On piano, the right hand plays 5 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the E9 chord (E9) are E, F#, G#, B and D.
How do you play the E9 chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 2 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 020102.
How is the E9 chord built?
The E9 chord (E9) is made of the notes E, F#, G#, B and D. It is built from the root E with a ninth, a major third, a perfect fifth and a minor seventh.