# E major 9 Guitar Chord

> The E major 9 major 9 chord adds a major ninth F♯ to the major 7th, creating an expansive, ethereal sound. Its rich harmonic structure enhances the major tonality with a modern, sophisticated vibe, ideal for jazz, ambient, and cinematic music. With B in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of E major 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-9/b

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Emaj9
- Notes: E, G♯, B, D♯, F♯
- Intervals: 1 (E), 3 (G♯), 5 (B), 7 (D♯), 9 (F♯)
- Mood: lush, calming, vibrant, elegant
- Genres: Jazz, Soul, Pop, R&B
- Playable shapes: 12

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 7 9 9 8 9 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-9/b/799890)
- Shape 2: -1 2 4 1 4 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-9/b/x24140)
- Shape 3: -1 2 2 1 4 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-9/b/x22142)
- Shape 4: 7 7 4 4 4 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-9/b/774444)
- Shape 5: 7 6 4 4 5 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-9/b/764454)
- Shape 6: 7 6 6 4 7 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-9/b/766470)
- Shape 7: 7 9 6 8 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-9/b/796800)
- Shape 8: 7 6 6 9 7 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-9/b/766970)

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