Emaj9 chord on 4-String Bass – Drop C
in Drop C (C-G-C-F) tuning
Emaj9
Major 9
Notes:E · G# · B · D# · F#
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Fingerings (4)
Emaj9 shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 1 3 1 | 3 1 2 1 | E G# D# F# | medium · barre on fret 1 | |
| 6 9 8 10 | 1 3 2 4 | F# E G# D# | hard | |
| 3 1 4 1 | 2 1 3 1 | D# G# E F# | medium · barre on fret 1 | |
| 8 9 6 10 | 2 3 1 4 | G# E F# D# | hard |
The Emaj9 chord (Major 9) is built from the notes E, G#, B, D#, F#. Below are playable fingerings for 4-String Bass – Drop C generated for your selected tuning, ordered from open-position shapes up the neck. Tap a diagram to hear it, or switch to the piano view to see the same harmony on keys.
How the Emaj9 chord is built
Formula: 1 · 3 · 5 · 7 · 9
| Degree | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | E |
| 3 | 4 | G# |
| 5 | 7 | B |
| 7 | 11 | D# |
| 9 | 14 | F# |
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Other roots
See Emaj9 in another tuning
What notes make up the Emaj9 chord?
Emaj9 is a Major 9 chord built from the notes E, G#, B, D#, F#.
How do I read the diagram?
Strings run left to right from the lowest to the first string; the numbers show which finger presses each fret. An ○ marks an open string, an ✕ marks a muted one.