# How to play E minor add 9 / F♯ (3rd inversion) chord on guitar — Shape x99987 | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the E minor add 9 / F♯ (3rd inversion) chord on guitar (Shape x99987). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 7th fret of the 1st string.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-add-9/f-sharp/x99987

## Chord Facts

- Canonical chord: E minor add 9
- Display name: Emin(add9)/F♯
- 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 7th fret of the 1st string
- Place the 2nd finger on the 8th fret of the 2nd string
- Place the 3rd finger on the 9th fret of the 3rd string, 4th string, and 5th string in barre position

## Other Resources

- Parent chord page: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-add-9/f-sharp/
- Chord library: https://guitarwiz.app/chords