# E minor major 9 Guitar Chord

> The E minor major 9 minor major 9 chord blends the haunting tension of the minor major 7th with the romantic ninth F♯, resulting in a complex, emotional palette. It conveys a sense of mystery and introspection, suitable for cinematic or jazz compositions. With B in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of E minor major 9.

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

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: Emin/maj9
- Notes: E, G, B, D♯, F♯
- Intervals: 1 (E), ♭3 (G), 5 (B), 7 (D♯), 9 (F♯)
- Mood: complex, haunting, evocative, subtle
- Genres: Jazz, Film Score, Ambient, Experimental
- Playable shapes: 19

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 2 2 0 4 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-major-9/b/x22042)
- Shape 2: -1 2 4 0 4 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-major-9/b/x24040)
- Shape 3: 7 6 5 0 7 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-major-9/b/765070)
- Shape 4: 7 9 9 8 8 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-major-9/b/799880)
- Shape 5: 7 6 4 0 4 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-major-9/b/764040)
- Shape 6: 7 7 4 0 4 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-major-9/b/774040)
- Shape 7: 7 6 4 0 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-major-9/b/764050)
- Shape 8: 7 6 4 0 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-major-9/b/764000)

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