E9#5 chord on ukulele
E Augmented Ninth. Notes: E, G#, C, D and F#.
How to play E9#5
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 5 (D).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 6 (F#).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play E9#5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
EasyBarre at fret 2
MediumFret 7 position
MediumFret 10 position
HardNotes and theory
The augmented ninth (9#5) is a dominant ninth with a raised fifth, used as a strong pull toward the next chord. The formula is 1 3 #5 b7 9, and you will also see it written as Eaug9 and E+9. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled E, G#, B#, D and F#; B# is the same key as C.
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Questions
What notes are in the E9#5 chord?
E9#5 (E augmented ninth) is made of five notes: E (root), G# (major third), C (augmented fifth), D (minor seventh) and F# (ninth).
How do you play E9#5 on ukulele?
The easiest E9#5 is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 5 (C). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 5 (D).
Is E9#5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a augmented ninth chord sound like?
The augmented ninth (9#5) is a dominant ninth with a raised fifth, used as a strong pull toward the next chord.