Chord · 6ths & Adds
Em6/9/7 — E Minor 6/9 / Major 7th
Em6/9/7 is the E minor 6/9 / major 7th chord. It is built on the root E with minor 3rd (G), perfect 5th (B), major 6th (C♯), major 7th (D♯) and major 9th (F♯) above it — the formula 1 ♭3 5 6 7 9, sounding the notes E G B C♯ D♯ F♯. On the piano it sits at E (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 6 notes in any octave are still Em6/9/7.
- Root
- E
- Quality
- Minor 6/9 / Major 7th
- Formula
- 1 ♭3 5 6 7 9
- Notes
- E G B C♯ D♯ F♯
On the keyboard
The notes of Em6/9/7
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | root | E4 |
| ♭3 | G | minor 3rd | G4 |
| 5 | B | perfect 5th | B4 |
| 6 | C♯ | major 6th | C♯5 |
| 7 | D♯ | major 7th | D♯5 |
| 9 | F♯ | major 9th | F♯5 |
Other 6ths & adds on E
Minor 6/9 / Major 7th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.