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Em9 chord on piano

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

Em9 piano chord, root positionC4EGBC5DF#
Root position. Tap any key to hear it.

How to play Em9

  1. Find E at or above middle C. That is the root.
  2. Add G, B, D and F# above it, skipping the keys in between.
  3. Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands. Left hand: play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.

Notes

Eroot
Gb3 · minor third
B5 · perfect fifth
Db7 · minor seventh
F#9 · ninth

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.

Em9 on guitarEm9 on ukulele

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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 piano?

Play E, G, B, D and F# together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-4-5, or split the chord between both hands; with the left hand use play the root and fifth, and leave the upper notes to the right hand.

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.