Em9 chord on ukulele
E Minor Ninth. Notes: E, G, B, D and F#.
How to play Em9
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Let the open G string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: GStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Em9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardFret 9 position
HardNotes 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.
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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 ukulele?
The easiest Em9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
Is Em9 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
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.