Emaj9 chord on guitar
E Major Ninth. Notes: E, G#, B, D# and F#.
How to play Emaj9
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your ring 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 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 Emaj9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 6 position
MediumBarre at fret 2
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
Eroot
G#3 · major third
B5 · perfect fifth
D#7 · major seventh
F#9 · ninth
The major ninth extends a major seventh with a ninth. It is one of the richest-sounding major chords. The formula is 1 3 5 7 9.
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Questions
What notes are in the Emaj9 chord?
Emaj9 (E major ninth) is made of five notes: E (root), G# (major third), B (perfect fifth), D# (major seventh) and F# (ninth).
How do you play Emaj9 on guitar?
The easiest Emaj9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
Is Emaj9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a major ninth chord sound like?
The major ninth extends a major seventh with a ninth. It is one of the richest-sounding major chords.