# E minor add 9 Guitar Chord

> The E minor add 9 minor add 9 chord adds a ninth F♯ to the minor triad, creating a lush, emotional sound. The combination of the minor third G and ninth F♯ gives it a hauntingly beautiful, introspective quality, perfect for ballads and cinematic music. With B in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of E minor add 9.

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

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Emin(add9)
- Notes: E, G, B, F♯
- Intervals: 1 (E), ♭3 (G), 5 (B), 9 (F♯)
- Mood: introspective, emotive, subtle, tender
- Genres: Pop, Acoustic, Indie, Singer-songwriter
- Playable shapes: 61

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 2 2 0 0 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-add-9/b/x22002)
- Shape 2: -1 2 4 0 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-add-9/b/x24000)
- Shape 3: 7 7 5 0 7 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-add-9/b/775070)
- Shape 4: 7 9 9 9 8 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-add-9/b/799987)
- Shape 5: 7 7 9 0 7 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-add-9/b/779070)
- Shape 6: -1 -1 9 0 7 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-add-9/b/xx9070)
- Shape 7: 7 9 9 0 7 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-add-9/b/799070)
- Shape 8: 7 9 9 0 8 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-add-9/b/799080)

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