# How to play E minor major 9 / B (2nd inversion) chord on guitar — Shape 774040 | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the E minor major 9 / B (2nd inversion) chord on guitar (Shape 774040). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 4th fret of the 4th string.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-major-9/b/774040

## Chord Facts

- Canonical chord: E minor major 9
- Display name: Emin/maj9/B
- Notes: E, G, B, D♯, F♯
- Intervals: 1 (E), ♭3 (G), 5 (B), 7 (D♯), 9 (F♯)

## How To Play This Shape

- Place the 1st finger on the 4th fret of the 4th string
- Place the 2nd finger on the 4th fret of the 2nd string
- Place the 4th finger on the 7th fret of the 5th string and 6th string in barre position

## Other Resources

- Parent chord page: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-minor-major-9/b/
- Chord library: https://guitarwiz.app/chords