The E minor 9 chord (Em9) is made of the notes E, F#, G, B and D. It is built from the root E with a ninth, a minor third, a perfect fifth and a minor seventh.
The minor 9 chord is rich and velvety; common in soul, R&B and jazz.
E minor 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 3 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): 020002. On piano, the right hand plays 5 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the E minor 9 chord (Em9) are E, F#, G, B and D.
How do you play the E minor 9 chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 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): 020002.
How is the E minor 9 chord built?
The E minor 9 chord (Em9) is made of the notes E, F#, G, B and D. It is built from the root E with a ninth, a minor third, a perfect fifth and a minor seventh.