Emaj9 chord
E major ninth. One shape on the neck below, with the notes it's built from and the keys it belongs to.
Notes
- E
- 1
- G#
- 3
- B
- 5
- D#
- 7
- F#
- 9
The major third is what makes it sound bright and settled.
The major seventh sits a half step below the root, which gives it that soft, jazzy sound.
The 9th adds color on top without changing whether it's major or minor.
How to play Emaj9
- Root on A
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Want to know why this chord works where it does? The Intermediate lessons cover it, and founding players get them first.
Keys with Emaj9
Emaj9 uses only notes from E major, B major, C# minor and G# minor. It sounds most at home in E major.