Eadd9 chord on piano
E Added Ninth. Notes: E, G#, B and F#.
How to play Eadd9
- Find E at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add G#, B and F# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Eadd9 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
E · G# · B · F#1st inversion
G# · B · F# · E2nd inversion
B · F# · E · G#3rd inversion
F# · E · G# · BNotes 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 piano?
Play E, G#, B and F# together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Eadd9?
Root position: E G# B F#. 1st inversion: G# B F# E. 2nd inversion: B F# E G#. 3rd inversion: F# E G# B.
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.