# E9 Guitar Chord

> The E9 dominant 9 chord enriches the dominant 7th by adding a major ninth F♯, enhancing its tension with a colorful, jazzy flair. This extended harmony adds sophistication, frequently used in jazz, blues, and funk for dynamic progressions. With G♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of E9.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e9/g-sharp

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: E9
- Notes: E, G♯, B, D, F♯
- Intervals: 1 (E), 3 (G♯), 5 (B), ♭7 (D), 9 (F♯)
- Mood: jazzy, rich, sophisticated, lush
- Genres: Jazz, Funk, Soul, Fusion
- Playable shapes: 24

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 4 2 2 4 3 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e9/g-sharp/422432)
- Shape 2: 4 2 4 4 3 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e9/g-sharp/424430)
- Shape 3: 4 5 4 4 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e9/g-sharp/454400)
- Shape 4: 4 5 4 4 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e9/g-sharp/454450)
- Shape 5: 4 5 4 4 5 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e9/g-sharp/454454)
- Shape 6: -1 11 0 11 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e9/g-sharp/xb0b00)
- Shape 7: -1 11 12 11 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e9/g-sharp/xbcb00)
- Shape 8: -1 11 0 11 12 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e9/g-sharp/xb0bc0)

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