Eadd9 chord (E added ninth) on piano
Eadd9 (E added ninth) has four notes: E, G sharp, B and F sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 9. In major keys, Eadd9 is the Iadd9 chord in E major, the IVadd9 in B major and the Vadd9 in A major.
Eadd9 inversions and fingering
E F# G# B · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
F# G# B E · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
G# B E F# · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
B E F# G# · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
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| Symbol | Eadd9 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Eadd2 |
| Notes | E G# B F# |
| Formula | 1 3 5 9 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major second |
| Type | Added ninth chord |
Eadd9 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: E3 (1), F#3 (9), G#3 (3), B3 (5), E4 (1), F#4 (9), G#4 (3), B4 (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the Eadd9 chord?
Eadd9 (E added ninth) has four notes: E, G sharp, B and F sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 9. E is the root, G# is the major third, B is the perfect fifth and F# is the major second.
How do you play Eadd9 on piano?
Play E, G#, B and F# together. Root position: E F# G# B · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1.
What key is Eadd9 in?
In major keys, Eadd9 is the Iadd9 chord in E major, the IVadd9 in B major and the Vadd9 in A major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Eadd9 and E9?
Eadd9 is E9 (E, G#, B, D and F#) without D, the flat 7th.