Emmaj9 guitar chord (E Minor 9th, Major 7th)

Symbols: mmaj9, min(maj9), m9(maj7), mM9

Steps: 1-b3-5-7-9

Notes: E-G-B-D#-F#

The E mmaj9 chord extends the mmaj7 by adding a ninth, resulting in an even richer harmonic texture. Its notes E, G, B, D# and F# bring a deep, introspective quality to your playing. Below, you'll find three variations how to play the "E mmaj9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
Emmaj9 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Place your ring finger on the E (1st) string at the 2nd fret and press down
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 1st fret using your index finger
  • Use your middle finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 2nd fret
  • Now, strum all the strings

Variation 2
Emmaj9 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Press the B (2nd) string on the 7th fret with your ring finger
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 8th fret of the G (3rd) string and press down
  • Use your index finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 5th fret
  • Place your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 7th fret and press down
  • Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 3
Emmaj9 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Press the E (1st) string on the 14th fret with your pinky
  • Barre the 12th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 6th strings
  • Use your middle finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 13th fret
  • Place your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 14th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings

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