# How to play E major add 9 / B (2nd inversion) chord on guitar — Shape xx9b90 | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the E major add 9 / B (2nd inversion) chord on guitar (Shape xx9b90). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 9th fret of the 4th string.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-add-9/b/xx9b90

## Chord Facts

- Canonical chord: E major add 9
- Display name: Emaj(add9)/B
- Notes: E, G♯, B, F♯
- Intervals: 1 (E), 3 (G♯), 5 (B), 9 (F♯)

## How To Play This Shape

- Place the 1st finger on the 9th fret of the 4th string
- Place the 2nd finger on the 9th fret of the 2nd string
- Place the 3rd finger on the 11th fret of the 3rd string

## Other Resources

- Parent chord page: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-add-9/b/
- Chord library: https://guitarwiz.app/chords