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Emaj9 chord on piano

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

Emaj9 piano chord, root positionC4EBC5G#D#F#
Root position. Tap any key to hear it.

How to play Emaj9

  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
G#3 · major third
B5 · perfect fifth
D#7 · major seventh
F#9 · ninth

Notes 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.

Emaj9 on guitarEmaj9 on ukulele

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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 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 major ninth chord sound like?

The major ninth extends a major seventh with a ninth. It is one of the richest-sounding major chords.