Em(add9) guitar chord (E Minor, Added 9th)
Symbols: m(add9), m9(no 7th)
Steps: 1-b3-5-9
Notes: E-G-B-F#
The E madd9 chord adds a ninth to the minor triad, creating a delicate and melodic extension. Its notes E, G, B and F# produce a beautiful blend of simplicity and depth, making it ideal for heartfelt compositions. Below, you'll find two variations how to play the "E m(add9)" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.
Variation 1
- Stretch out your pinky to the 7th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
- Position your index finger on the G (3rd) string at the 4th fret and press down
- Press down on the D (4th) string at the 5th fret using your middle finger
- Stretch out your ring finger to the 7th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
- Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings
Variation 2
- With your pinky, press down on the E (1st) string at the 14th fret
- Place a barre using your index finger on the 12th fret from the 2nd to the 3rd strings
- Press the D (4th) string on the 14th fret with your ring finger
- Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string
- E Major
- E Minor
- E 7
- E 5
- E dim
- E dim7
- E aug
- E sus2
- E sus4
- E maj7
- E m7
- E 7sus4
- E maj9
- E maj11
- E maj13
- E maj9#11
- E maj13#11
- E add9
- E 6add9
- E maj7b5
- E maj7#5
- E m6
- E m9
- E m11
- E m13
- E madd9
- E m6add9
- E mmaj7
- E mmaj9
- E m7b5
- E m7#5
- E 6
- E 9
- E 11
- E 13
- E 7b5
- E 7#5
- E 7b9
- E 7#9
- E 7(b5,b9)
- E 7(b5,#9)
- E 7(#5,b9)
- E 7(#5,#9)
- E 9b5
- E 9#5
- E 13#11
- E 13b9
- E 11b9
- E sus2sus4
- E -5