Em9 chord on guitar
E Minor Ninth. Notes: E, G, B, D and F#.
How to play Em9
- 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 2 (F#).
- Let the open low E, D, G and B strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
Lowest note: E (the root)Strings played: 6 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Em9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyOpen position
EasyBarre at fret 7
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
Eroot
Gb3 · minor third
B5 · perfect fifth
Db7 · minor seventh
F#9 · ninth
The minor ninth extends a minor seventh with a ninth: lush and smooth, a neo-soul and jazz staple. The formula is 1 b3 5 b7 9.
More E chords
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Questions
What notes are in the Em9 chord?
Em9 (E minor ninth) is made of five notes: E (root), G (minor third), B (perfect fifth), D (minor seventh) and F# (ninth).
How do you play Em9 on guitar?
The easiest Em9 is the "open position" shape. 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 2 (F#). Let the open low E, D, G and B strings ring.
Is Em9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor ninth chord sound like?
The minor ninth extends a minor seventh with a ninth: lush and smooth, a neo-soul and jazz staple.