E9 chord on Mandolin – Cross G (GDGB)
in Cross G (GDGB) (G-G-D-D-G-G-B-B) tuning
E9
Dominant 9
Notes:E · G# · B · D · F#
Piano Left hand Right hand
Fingerings (6)
E9 shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 9 6 6 7 7 7 7 | 4 4 1 1 2 2 3 3 | E E G# G# D D F# F# | medium | |
| 9 9 12 12 11 11 9 9 | 1 1 3 3 2 2 1 1 | E E D D F# F# G# G# | medium · barre on fret 9 | |
| 7 7 6 6 9 9 7 7 | 2 2 1 1 4 4 3 3 | D D G# G# E E F# F# | medium | |
| 9 9 0 0 11 11 9 9 | 1 1 – – 3 3 2 2 | E E D D F# F# G# G# | medium | |
| 11 11 0 0 9 9 9 9 | 3 3 – – 1 1 2 2 | F# F# D D E E G# G# | medium | |
| 11 11 12 12 9 9 9 9 | 3 3 4 4 1 1 2 2 | F# F# D D E E G# G# | medium |
The E9 chord (Dominant 9) is built from the notes E, G#, B, D, F#. Below are playable fingerings for Mandolin – Cross G (GDGB) 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 E9 chord is built
Formula: 1 · 3 · 5 · ♭7 · 9
| Degree | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | E |
| 3 | 4 | G# |
| 5 | 7 | B |
| ♭7 | 10 | D |
| 9 | 14 | F# |
More E chords
Other roots
See E9 in another tuning
What notes make up the E9 chord?
E9 is a Dominant 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.