The E major 9 chord (Emaj9) 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 major seventh.
The major 9 chord is bright and lush, very present in jazz, soul and pop.
E major 9
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): 021102. On piano, the right hand plays 5 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the E major 9 chord (Emaj9) are E, F#, G#, B and D#.
How do you play the E major 9 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): 021102.
How is the E major 9 chord built?
The E major 9 chord (Emaj9) 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 major seventh.