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E major ninth chord

The Emaj9 chord (major ninth) is made of the notes E, G♯, B, D♯, F♯. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 5 7 9.

Emaj9

Ninths · 5 notes

Note names

How it is built

DegreeNoteInterval from the root
1EUnison
3G♯Major third
5BPerfect fifth
7D♯Major seventh
9F♯Major ninth

Inversions

  • Emaj9E G♯ B D♯ F♯Root position

Frequently asked questions

Which notes make up the Emaj9 chord?
The notes are E, G♯, B, D♯, F♯.
What is the formula of the Emaj9 chord?
The formula is 1 3 5 7 9: major third, perfect fifth, major seventh, major ninth.

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