Emaj9 chord on 4-String Bass – Eb / Half Step Down
in Eb / Half Step Down (D#-G#-C#-F#) tuning
Emaj9
Major 9
Notes:E · G# · B · D# · F#
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Fingerings (6)
Emaj9 shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 0 2 0 | 1 – 2 – | E G# D# F# | easy | |
| 5 8 5 9 | 1 2 1 3 | G# E F# D# | hard · barre on fret 5 | |
| 0 8 7 0 | – 2 1 – | D# E G# F# | easy | |
| 0 0 3 0 | – – 1 – | D# G# E F# | easy | |
| 0 10 7 10 | – 2 1 3 | D# F# G# E | medium | |
| 5 7 3 0 | 2 3 1 – | G# D# E F# | hard |
The Emaj9 chord (Major 9) is built from the notes E, G#, B, D#, F#. Below are playable fingerings for 4-String Bass – Eb / Half Step Down 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
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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.