What Is an E9 Chord

The E9 chord contains the notes E, G#, B, D and F#. It is produced by taking the 1 (root), 3, 5, b7 and 9 of the E Major scale. The 9th note of the scale (E) is the same as the 2nd note, but we refer to it as a 9, as this implies that the chord is a dominant 7 chord (1, 3, 5, 7) with a 9 included.

What does add 9 mean in a guitar chord?

Add9 – Add2 – Sus2 The 2 and 9 in a chord (or scale) are basically the same notes, only the 9 is an octave higher. Add9 is a triad with an added ninth above it (1 3 5 9). Add2 means you add a major second to the triad (1 2 3 5). Sus2 means you replace the third with the major second (1 2 5). Cadd9 = 1 3 5 9 (C E G D)

What is G7 chord?

The G7 chord is comprised of the same three chords that make up the G major chord (G, B, and D), plus the addition of a seventh interval – the F note. When strumming a G7, listen for these four notes that are blended together to form the full chord: G, B, D and F.