E Add 9 Guitar Chord

Notes: E - G# - B - F#

Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - 9

Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 9th

Eadd9

Standard

How to Play Eadd9

  1. 1Place your index finger on fret 1 of the G string
  2. 2Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the A string
  3. 3Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the D string
  4. 4Place your pinky finger on fret 2 of the high E string
  5. 5Play the low E, B strings open

About Add 9 Chords

A major triad with an added 9th (the 2nd an octave up). Add9 chords sound bright and shimmering, adding richness without the tension of a 7th. Widely used in pop, rock, and worship music.

E Add 9 on Other Instruments

Piano

Other E Chords

EEmE7Emaj7Em7EdimEaugEm6Esus2Esus4E6E9

Other Add 9 Chords

Cadd9Dadd9Fadd9Gadd9Aadd9