E9 chord on guitar
E Dominant Ninth. Notes: E, G#, B, D and F#.
How to play E9
- 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 ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Let the open low E, D and B strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play E9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 2
HardBarre at fret 9
HardBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
The dominant ninth is a seventh chord with a ninth on top. It is a funk and blues favorite with a fuller sound than a plain 7. The formula is 1 3 5 b7 9.
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Questions
What notes are in the E9 chord?
E9 (E dominant ninth) is made of five notes: E (root), G# (major third), B (perfect fifth), D (minor seventh) and F# (ninth).
How do you play E9 on guitar?
The easiest E9 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 ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
Is E9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant ninth chord sound like?
The dominant ninth is a seventh chord with a ninth on top. It is a funk and blues favorite with a fuller sound than a plain 7.