# 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 F♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 4th inversion of E minor 6 add 9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-6-add-9/f-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: 47

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 2 4 2 0 0 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-6-add-9/f-sharp/242002)
- Shape 2: 2 2 2 4 2 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-6-add-9/f-sharp/222423)
- Shape 3: 2 4 2 4 2 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-6-add-9/f-sharp/242423)
- Shape 4: 2 4 2 0 0 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-6-add-9/f-sharp/242003)
- Shape 5: 2 4 2 4 0 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-6-add-9/f-sharp/242403)
- Shape 6: 2 2 4 0 2 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-6-add-9/f-sharp/224020)
- Shape 7: 2 4 2 0 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-6-add-9/f-sharp/242000)
- Shape 8: 2 4 4 0 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-6-add-9/f-sharp/244000)

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