Chord · 6ths & Adds
Eadd9 — E Added 9th
Eadd9 is the E added 9th chord. It is built on the root E with major 3rd (G♯), perfect 5th (B) and major 9th (F♯) above it — the formula 1 3 5 9, sounding the notes E G♯ B F♯. On the piano it sits at E (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still Eadd9.
- Root
- E
- Quality
- Added 9th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 9
- Notes
- E G♯ B F♯
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–2–3–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Eadd9
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | root | E4 |
| 3 | G♯ | major 3rd | G♯4 |
| 5 | B | perfect 5th | B4 |
| 9 | F♯ | major 9th | F♯5 |
Other 6ths & adds on E
Added 9th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.