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E add9 (added ninth) chord

The Eadd9 chord (add9 (added ninth)) is made of the notes E, G♯, B, F♯. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 5 9.

Eadd9

Ninths · 4 notes

Note names

How it is built

DegreeNoteInterval from the root
1EUnison
3G♯Major third
5BPerfect fifth
9F♯Major ninth

Inversions

  • Eadd9E G♯ B F♯Root position

Frequently asked questions

Which notes make up the Eadd9 chord?
The notes are E, G♯, B, F♯.
What is the formula of the Eadd9 chord?
The formula is 1 3 5 9: major third, perfect fifth, major ninth.

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