E 9th guitar chord

How to play the E 9th chord, written E9, on guitar. The shape is 0 2 0 1 0 2 and it sounds the notesE – G♯ – B – D – F♯ — free to print or download below.

E 9th guitar chord diagram (0 2 0 1 0 2) — notes E – G♯ – B – D – F♯

How to play the E 9th chord

  1. Read the diagram. The dots show where to press. A circle above a string means play it open; an × means do not play that string. This shape is 0 2 0 1 0 2 (from the low E string to the high E).
  2. Place your fingers. Press each dotted position with the finger number printed on it.
  3. Strum and check. Strum the 6 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes E – G♯ – B – D – F♯.

Notes in the E 9th chord

The E 9th chord contains the notes E – G♯ – B – D – F♯. The diagram shows the common open shape, 0 2 0 1 0 2 from the lowest string to the highest.

E 9th guitar chord — frequently asked questions

How do you play the E 9th chord on guitar?

Use the shape 0 2 0 1 0 2 (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 3 open strings and mute the 0 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes E – G♯ – B – D – F♯.

What notes are in the E 9th chord?

The E 9th chord (E9) contains the notes E – G♯ – B – D – F♯.

Is the E 9th guitar chord diagram free?

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