Emaj9 chord
E major 9th
C4
E
G#
B
C5
D#
F#
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Notes
- ER
- G#3
- B5
- D#7
- F#9
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9
Emaj9 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Emaj9
C4
E
G#
B
C5
D#
1st inversion Emaj9/G#
C4
G#
B
C5
D#
E
2nd inversion Emaj9/B
C4
B
C5
D#
E
G#
3rd inversion Emaj9/D#
C5
D#
E
G#
B
C6
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FAQ
What notes are in the Emaj9 chord?
The E major 9th chord (Emaj9) has 5 notes: E, G#, B, D# and F#.
How do you play Emaj9 on the piano?
Put your right hand on E, G#, B, D# 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 major 9th chord?
R – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 11, 14).