Chord · 9ths
Edim7/9 — E Diminished 7th / 9th
Edim7/9 is the E diminished 7th / 9th chord. It is built on the root E with minor 3rd (G), diminished 5th (B♭), major 6th (C♯) and major 9th (F♯) above it — the formula 1 ♭3 ♭5 6 9, sounding the notes E G B♭ C♯ F♯. On the piano it sits at E (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 5 notes in any octave are still Edim7/9.
- Root
- E
- Quality
- Diminished 7th / 9th
- Formula
- 1 ♭3 ♭5 6 9
- Notes
- E G B♭ C♯ F♯
On the keyboard
The notes of Edim7/9
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | root | E4 |
| ♭3 | G | minor 3rd | G4 |
| ♭5 | B♭ | diminished 5th | B♭4 |
| 6 | C♯ | major 6th | C♯5 |
| 9 | F♯ | major 9th | F♯5 |
Other 9ths on E
Diminished 7th / 9th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.