# E major add 9 Guitar Chord

> The E major add 9 major add 9 chord extends the major triad with an added ninth F♯, creating a bright, expansive harmony. Unlike the major 9 chord, it lacks the major seventh, offering a fresher, more open sound often used in pop, rock, and jazz for uplifting atmospheres. With F♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of E major add 9.

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

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Emaj(add9)
- Notes: E, G♯, B, F♯
- Intervals: 1 (E), 3 (G♯), 5 (B), 9 (F♯)
- Mood: sweet, melodic, gentle, serene
- Genres: Pop, Acoustic, Indie, Ballad
- Playable shapes: 58

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 2 2 2 1 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-add-9/f-sharp/222100)
- Shape 2: 2 2 2 4 0 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-add-9/f-sharp/222404)
- Shape 3: -1 -1 4 4 5 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-add-9/f-sharp/xx4454)
- Shape 4: -1 9 9 9 9 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-add-9/f-sharp/x99990)
- Shape 5: -1 9 9 11 9 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-add-9/f-sharp/x99b90)
- Shape 6: 14 14 14 13 12 12 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-add-9/f-sharp/eeedcc)
- Shape 7: 14 14 14 13 0 12 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-add-9/f-sharp/eeed0c)
- Shape 8: 14 14 14 13 12 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-major-add-9/f-sharp/eeedc0)

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