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Em9/G chord on guitar

E Minor Ninth Over G. Notes: E, G, B, D and F#.

Em9/G guitar chord diagram, open position×3Gb31ER4Db72F#9GEGDF#
Open position · Medium

How to play Em9/G

  1. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
  2. Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
  3. Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G).
  4. Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
  5. Let the open G string ring.
  6. Don't play the A string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
  7. Strum from the low E string down.
Lowest note: G (the root)Strings played: 5 of 6Other voicings: 2 below

All 3 ways to play Em9/G

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
Em9/G guitar chord, open position×3Gb31ER4Db72F#9GEGDF#

Open position

Medium
Em9/G guitar chord, barre at fret 22Gb31B51ER4B53Db71F#9GBEBDF#

Barre at fret 2

Hard
Em9/G guitar chord, barre at fret 2×2Gb31ER4B53Db71F#9GEBDF#

Barre at fret 2

Hard

Notes 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.

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Em9/G with another bass note

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Questions

What notes are in the Em9/G chord?

Em9/G (E minor ninth over G) is made of five notes: E (root), G (minor third), B (perfect fifth), D (minor seventh) and F# (ninth). The slash means G is played as the lowest note.

How do you play Em9/G on guitar?

The easiest Em9/G is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E). Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G).

Is Em9/G hard to play on guitar?

No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 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.