# 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 D♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of E major 9.

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

## 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: 37

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 6 4 4 5 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-9/d-sharp/x64454)
- Shape 2: 11 9 9 9 9 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-9/d-sharp/b99990)
- Shape 3: 11 9 9 11 9 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-9/d-sharp/b99b90)
- Shape 4: 11 11 9 11 9 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-9/d-sharp/bb9b90)
- Shape 5: 11 11 9 11 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-9/d-sharp/bb9b00)
- Shape 6: 11 9 9 9 9 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-9/d-sharp/b9999b)
- Shape 7: 11 11 13 11 0 12 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-9/d-sharp/bbdb0c)
- Shape 8: 11 11 13 11 12 12 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-9/d-sharp/bbdbcc)

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