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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the high E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

E 9 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the E 9 chord. As part of the Dominant Chords family, the E 9 chord is a rich and complex sound that can add depth to your guitar playing. This chord is composed of the notes E, G#, B, D, and F#.

The E 9 chord is constructed using a series of specific intervals: 1, 3, 5, b7, and 9. The full names of these intervals are: Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, and Major Ninth. If you need to delve deeper into the theory of intervals, feel free to visit our fretboard intervals tutorial.

Understanding how to build chords by stacking intervals is a fundamental part of music theory. If you need a refresher on this topic, our guitar music theory tutorial is a great place to start.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through how to play the E 9 chord with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns. These will show you the tones composing the chord, making it easier for you to grasp and master. For more advanced chords like the E 9, check out our intermediate guitar chord tutorial.

If you're interested in exploring other types of ninth chords, we also have a comprehensive ninth guitar chords tutorial. And if you want to learn how to put chords together to create songs, our common chord progressions tutorial can help you with that.

Start your journey with the E 9 chord today and unlock a new world of musical possibilities. Happy playing!

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