Eadd9 chord on guitar
E Added Ninth. Notes: E, G#, B and F#.
How to play Eadd9
- 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 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Let the open low E and B strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play Eadd9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 6 position
HardBarre at fret 4
HardFret 12 position
HardNotes and theory
An add9 chord is a major triad with the ninth added and no seventh. It keeps the major sound but adds shimmer, popular in pop and worship music. The formula is 1 3 5 9, and you will also see it written as Eadd2.
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Questions
What notes are in the Eadd9 chord?
Eadd9 (E added ninth) is made of four notes: E (root), G# (major third), B (perfect fifth) and F# (ninth).
How do you play Eadd9 on guitar?
The easiest Eadd9 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 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
Is Eadd9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a added ninth chord sound like?
An add9 chord is a major triad with the ninth added and no seventh. It keeps the major sound but adds shimmer, popular in pop and worship music.