E9 chord (E dominant ninth) on piano
E9 (E dominant ninth) has five notes: E, G sharp, B, D and F sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, b7, 9. In major keys, E9 is the V9 chord in A major.
E9 inversions and fingering
E G# D · LH 5-3-1
E D G# B F# · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-1
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| Symbol | E9 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Edom9 |
| Notes | E G# B D F# |
| Formula | 1 3 5 b7 9 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, major second |
| Type | Dominant ninth chord |
E9 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D3 (flat 7), E3 (1), F#3 (9), G#3 (3), B3 (5), D4 (flat 7), E4 (1), F#4 (9), G#4 (3), B4 (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the E9 chord?
E9 (E dominant ninth) has five notes: E, G sharp, B, D and F sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, b7, 9. E is the root, G# is the major third, B is the perfect fifth, D is the minor seventh and F# is the major second.
How do you play E9 on piano?
Play E, G#, B, D and F# together. Shell (left hand): E G# D · LH 5-3-1.
What key is E9 in?
In major keys, E9 is the V9 chord in A major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between E9 and E7?
E9 is E7 (E, G#, B and D) with F#, the 9th, added.