E9 Chord
| String | Note | Finger | Fret nr. | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | E | x | open | |
| 5 | B | 2 | 2nd fret | |
| 4 | D | x | open | |
| 3 | G# | 1 | 1st fret | |
| 2 | B or D | x | 3rd fret | optional |
| 1 | F# | 3 | 2nd fret |
Guitar chords in the key of E:
E
F#m
Abm
A
B
C#m
Ebdim
Chord E9 notes: E, B, D, G#, B or (D) and F#.
The note D on the second string is not required, but can be played on the 3rd fret if needed. The strings 6(E), 4(D) and 2(D) are left open.
E dominant 9th guitar chord's steps:
Steps: 1-3-(5)-b7-9.
1(E), 3(G#/Ab), 5(B), b7(D), 9(F#/Gb).