Emaj9 chord (E major ninth) on piano
Emaj9 (E major ninth) has five notes: E, G sharp, B, D sharp and F sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. In major keys, Emaj9 is the Imaj9 chord in E major and the IVmaj9 in B major.
Emaj9 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 | Emaj9 |
|---|---|
| Also written | EM9, EΔ9 |
| Notes | E G# B D# F# |
| Formula | 1 3 5 7 9 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major seventh, major second |
| Type | Major ninth chord |
Emaj9 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D#3 (7), E3 (1), F#3 (9), G#3 (3), B3 (5), D#4 (7), E4 (1), F#4 (9), G#4 (3), B4 (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the Emaj9 chord?
Emaj9 (E major ninth) has five notes: E, G sharp, B, D sharp and F sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. E is the root, G# is the major third, B is the perfect fifth, D# is the major seventh and F# is the major second.
How do you play Emaj9 on piano?
Play E, G#, B, D# and F# together. Shell (left hand): E G# D# · LH 5-3-1.
What key is Emaj9 in?
In major keys, Emaj9 is the Imaj9 chord in E major and the IVmaj9 in B major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Emaj9 and Emaj7?
Emaj9 is Emaj7 (E, G#, B and D#) with F#, the 9th, added.