Emadd9 guitar chord
The Emadd9 chord (E minor added 9th) is built from the notes E, G, B and F#, formula 1–b3–5–9.
- Notes
- E G B F#
- Type
- minor added 9th
- Level
- Barre chord
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022002How to play Emadd9
The easiest Emadd9 shape is 022002, starting around fret 2. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
A wistful, open-sounding minor chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Emadd9 chord?
Emadd9 contains E, G, B and F#. Its formula is 1–b3–5–9.
Is Emadd9 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 022002.
What can I play instead of Emadd9?
Em is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Emadd9 is too hard or too busy.