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♯), augmented 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♯ | augmented 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.