Emaj9 chord on Daruan – Fifths (C-G-D-A)
in Fifths (C-G-D-A) tuning
Emaj9
Major 9
Notes:E · G# · B · D# · F#
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Fingerings (3)
Emaj9 shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 8 4 7 | 3 4 1 2 | G# D# F# E | hard | |
| 6 8 6 7 | 1 3 1 2 | F# D# G# E | medium · barre on fret 6 | |
| 6 9 6 6 | 1 2 1 1 | F# E G# D# | medium · barre on fret 6 |
The Emaj9 chord (Major 9) is built from the notes E, G#, B, D#, F#. Below are playable fingerings for Daruan – Fifths (C-G-D-A) 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.