Eadd9 chord
E added 9th
C4
E
G#
B
C5
F#
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Notes
- ER
- G#3
- B5
- F#9
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 9
Eadd9 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Eadd9
C4
E
G#
B
C5
1st inversion Eadd9/G#
C4
G#
B
C5
E
2nd inversion Eadd9/B
C4
B
C5
E
G#
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FAQ
What notes are in the Eadd9 chord?
The E added 9th chord (Eadd9) has 4 notes: E, G#, B and F#.
How do you play Eadd9 on the piano?
Put your right hand on E, G#, B and F#, starting from E. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a added 9th chord?
R – 3 – 5 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 14).