# E minor 6 add 9 Guitar Chord

> The E minor 6 add 9 minor 6 add 9 chord combines the minor triad with a major sixth C♯ and ninth F♯, creating a bittersweet, soulful sound. The interplay between the minor third G and major sixth C♯ adds emotional complexity, ideal for jazz and expressive ballads. With C♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of E minor 6 add 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-6-add-9/c-sharp

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Emin6(add9)
- Notes: E, G, B, C♯, F♯
- Intervals: 1 (E), ♭3 (G), 5 (B), 6 (C♯), 9 (F♯)
- Mood: intimate, reflective, thoughtful, soft
- Genres: Jazz, Bossa Nova, Ambient, Soft Pop
- Playable shapes: 59

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 4 2 0 0 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-6-add-9/c-sharp/x42002)
- Shape 2: -1 4 4 0 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-6-add-9/c-sharp/x44000)
- Shape 3: -1 4 4 4 5 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-6-add-9/c-sharp/x44453)
- Shape 4: 9 7 9 0 7 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-6-add-9/c-sharp/979077)
- Shape 5: 9 7 9 0 7 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-6-add-9/c-sharp/979070)
- Shape 6: 9 9 9 0 7 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-6-add-9/c-sharp/999070)
- Shape 7: 9 9 9 0 8 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-6-add-9/c-sharp/999080)
- Shape 8: 9 9 9 0 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-6-add-9/c-sharp/999000)

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