Em9 chord (E minor ninth) on piano
Em9 (E minor ninth) has five notes: E, G, B, D and F sharp. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, b7, 9. In major keys, Em9 is the ii9 chord in D major and the vi9 in G major.
Em9 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 | Em9 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Emin9, E-9 |
| Notes | E G B D F# |
| Formula | 1 b3 5 b7 9 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, major second |
| Type | Minor ninth chord |
Em9 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D3 (flat 7), E3 (1), F#3 (9), G3 (flat 3), B3 (5), D4 (flat 7), E4 (1), F#4 (9), G4 (flat 3), B4 (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the Em9 chord?
Em9 (E minor ninth) has five notes: E, G, B, D and F sharp. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, b7, 9. E is the root, G is the minor third, B is the perfect fifth, D is the minor seventh and F# is the major second.
How do you play Em9 on piano?
Play E, G, B, D and F# together. Shell (left hand): E G D · LH 5-3-1.
What key is Em9 in?
In major keys, Em9 is the ii9 chord in D major and the vi9 in G major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Em9 and Em7?
Em9 is Em7 (E, G, B and D) with F#, the 9th, added.