E Major 9th Guitar Chord (Emaj9)
E Major 9th (Emaj9) is built from E, G#, B, D#, F#, which is the 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M - 9M formula measured from the root E. This page shows 54 fingerings with fretboard diagrams.
Fingerings for Emaj9
Notes in Emaj9
- E1P
- G#3M
- B5P
- D#7M
- F#9M
How to play Emaj9
E Major 9th Guitar Chord (Emaj9) is warm, jazzy and slightly dreamy.
Beginner tip
The major seventh interval is the whole character of the chord; check that the top note rings clearly.
Practice idea
Try it as the ending chord of a progression instead of the plain major triad.
Emaj9 FAQ
- What notes are in E Major 9th?
- E Major 9th (Emaj9) contains E, G#, B, D#, F#. In interval terms that is 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M - 9M above the root E.
- How do you play Emaj9 on guitar?
- The most common shape here is "Emaj9": A at fret 2, D at fret 1, G at fret 1.
- Is Emaj9 hard for beginners?
- It sits in the major seventh family. The major seventh interval is the whole character of the chord; check that the top note rings clearly.