E9 open chord (020102)
- Fingering
- 020102
- Fingers
- – 2 – 1 – 3
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Position
- open position
Notes in the E dominant 9th chord
The E9 chord is made of E · G♯ · B · D · F♯. Its formula is 1–3–5–♭7–9.
| Note | Degree | Interval from E |
|---|---|---|
| E | 1 | root |
| G♯ | 3 | major third |
| B | 5 | perfect fifth |
| D | ♭7 | minor seventh |
| F♯ | 9 | ninth |
How to play the E9 guitar chord
- Put your first finger on the 1st fret of the G string.
- Put your second finger on the 2nd fret of the A string.
- Put your third finger on the 2nd fret of the high E string.
- Let the low E, D and B strings ring open.
- Strum all six strings.
That is the open-position shape, 020102. It is rated easy: 3 fingers, 6 strings.
Why your E9 chord buzzes or sounds muted
The open D and B strings sit next to a fretted string. Arch your fingers so only the fingertips touch, or those strings will sound dead.
E9 open chord
The open E9 chord is 020102. It uses the open low E, D and B strings, which is why it rings longer than the shapes higher up the neck.
Keys with the E9 chord
E9 is the V chord in A major. In minor keys it is the VII chord in F# minor.
Chords related to E9
E9 guitar chord questions
How do you play an E9 chord on guitar?
Play 020102, reading from the low E string to the high E string. An x means the string is not played and a 0 means it rings open. The fingers used are - 2 - 1 - 3.
What notes are in the E9 chord?
The E dominant 9th chord has 5 notes: E, G#, B, D and F#. Its formula is 1–3–5–♭7–9, counted from the E major scale.
What keys is the E9 chord in?
E9 is the V chord in A major. In minor keys it is the VII chord in F# minor.
E9 chord diagram to print or save
Printable E9 chord PDF (one letter page, black on white) · E9 chord PNG (1200 px)
