← Chords
Go to the app!
E minor ninth chord
The Em9 chord (minor ninth) is made of the notes E, G, B, D, F♯. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 5 ♭7 9.
Em9
Ninths · 5 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | Unison |
| ♭3 | G | Minor third |
| 5 | B | Perfect fifth |
| ♭7 | D | Minor seventh |
| 9 | F♯ | Major ninth |
Inversions
- Em9E G B D F♯Root position
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the Em9 chord?
- The notes are E, G, B, D, F♯.
- What is the formula of the Em9 chord?
- The formula is 1 ♭3 5 ♭7 9: minor third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, major ninth.
From theory to practice
With GEN you generate ever-new exercises on the scales you are studying.