Chord · 9ths
Emaj9♭5 — E Major 9th ♭5
Emaj9♭5 is the E major 9th ♭5 chord. It is built on the root E with major 3rd (G♯), diminished 5th (B♭), major 7th (D♯) and major 9th (F♯) above it — the formula 1 3 ♭5 7 9, sounding the notes E G♯ B♭ D♯ 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 Emaj9♭5.
- Root
- E
- Quality
- Major 9th ♭5
- Formula
- 1 3 ♭5 7 9
- Notes
- E G♯ B♭ D♯ F♯
On the keyboard
The notes of Emaj9♭5
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | root | E4 |
| 3 | G♯ | major 3rd | G♯4 |
| ♭5 | B♭ | diminished 5th | B♭4 |
| 7 | D♯ | major 7th | D♯5 |
| 9 | F♯ | major 9th | F♯5 |
Other 9ths on E
Major 9th ♭5 chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.