Em(add9) chord
E minor added 9th
C4
E
G
B
C5
F#
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Notes
- ER
- Gb3
- B5
- F#9
Formula: R – b3 – 5 – 9
Em(add9) inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Em(add9)
C4
E
G
B
C5
1st inversion Em(add9)/G
C4
G
B
C5
E
2nd inversion Em(add9)/B
C4
B
C5
E
G
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FAQ
What notes are in the Em(add9) chord?
The E minor added 9th chord (Em(add9)) has 4 notes: E, G, B and F#.
How do you play Em(add9) 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 minor added 9th chord?
R – b3 – 5 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7, 14).