Chord · 9ths
EmMaj9 — E Minor-Major 9th
EmMaj9 is the E minor-major 9th chord. It is built on the root E with minor 3rd (G), perfect 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 EmMaj9.
- Root
- E
- Quality
- Minor-Major 9th
- Formula
- 1 ♭3 5 7 9
- Notes
- E G B D♯ F♯
On the keyboard
The notes of EmMaj9
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | root | E4 |
| ♭3 | G | minor 3rd | G4 |
| 5 | B | perfect 5th | B4 |
| 7 | D♯ | major 7th | D♯5 |
| 9 | F♯ | major 9th | F♯5 |
Other 9ths on E
Minor-Major 9th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.