E7#9 chord on guitar
E Dominant Seventh Sharp Nine. Notes: E, G#, B, D and G.
How to play E7#9
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Let the open low E, D and B strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play E7#9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyFret 6 position
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
The 7#9 has both a major third and a sharp ninth (which sounds like a minor third). It is famous as the Hendrix chord from Purple Haze. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 #9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled E, G#, B, D and F##; F## is the same key as G.
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Questions
What notes are in the E7#9 chord?
E7#9 (E dominant seventh sharp nine) is made of five notes: E (root), G# (major third), B (perfect fifth), D (minor seventh) and G (sharp ninth).
How do you play E7#9 on guitar?
The easiest E7#9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
Is E7#9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant seventh sharp nine chord sound like?
The 7#9 has both a major third and a sharp ninth (which sounds like a minor third). It is famous as the Hendrix chord from Purple Haze.