# 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 G♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of E major 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-9/g-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: 20

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 4 2 2 4 4 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-9/g-sharp/422442)
- Shape 2: 4 6 4 4 5 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-9/g-sharp/464454)
- Shape 3: 4 6 4 4 4 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-9/g-sharp/464440)
- Shape 4: 4 6 4 4 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-9/g-sharp/464450)
- Shape 5: 4 6 4 4 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-9/g-sharp/464400)
- Shape 6: -1 11 13 11 0 12 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-9/g-sharp/xbdb0c)
- Shape 7: -1 11 13 11 12 12 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-9/g-sharp/xbdbcc)
- Shape 8: -1 11 13 11 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-9/g-sharp/xbdb00)

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