Easy Ways To Play The E9(#5) Guitar Chord
Welcome to our in-depth tutorial on the E 9(#5) chord. This unique chord belongs to the Augmented Chords family and is composed of the notes E, G#, B#, D, and F#. It's built on a series of music intervals, specifically 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), #5 (Augmented Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), and 9 (Major Ninth).
Understanding the music intervals that compose this chord is crucial to mastering its sound and placement on the fretboard. If you're new to the concept of intervals, we recommend checking out our comprehensive tutorial on fretboard intervals and our guide on how to denote chords based on these intervals.
The E 9(#5) chord is not your typical beginner's chord. It requires a deeper understanding of the guitar fretboard and chord structure. If you're looking for a challenge beyond basic chords, our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords can provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills.
Furthermore, the E 9(#5) chord is often found in more complex genres such as jazz. If you're interested in exploring jazz chord progressions that often use chords like the E 9(#5), check out our tutorial on jazz chord progressions.
In this tutorial, we will provide you with detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones that compose the E 9(#5) chord. We will also explain how to play this chord effectively, making use of our tutorial on ninth guitar chords as a reference.
Ready to dive into the world of augmented chords and expand your guitar skills? Let's get started with the E 9(#5) chord!
E 9(#5) chord Notes:
EG#B#DF#
Tones of the Dominant Ninth Sharp Fifth chord:
Fingerings for the E9(#5) guitar chord
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Position 1
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 9(#5) | D 9(#5) | E 9(#5) | F 9(#5) | G 9(#5) | A 9(#5) | B 9(#5) | C#9(#5) | D#9(#5) | F#9(#5) | G#9(#5) | A#9(#5) | Ab9(#5) | Bb9(#5) | Db9(#5) | Eb9(#5) | Gb9(#5)
E 9(#5) guitar chord: fretboard map of the intervals
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below. Some shapes will sound good, some less, let your ears decide!