Em9 open chord (020002)
- Fingering
- 020002
- Fingers
- – 2 – – – 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Position
- open position
Notes in the E minor 9th chord
The Em9 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 | minor third |
| B | 5 | perfect fifth |
| D | ♭7 | minor seventh |
| F♯ | 9 | ninth |
How to play the Em9 guitar chord
- Put your second finger on the 2nd fret of the A string.
- Put your fourth finger on the 2nd fret of the high E string.
- Let the low E, D, G and B strings ring open.
- Strum all six strings.
That is the open-position shape, 020002. It is rated easy: 2 fingers, 6 strings.
Why your Em9 chord buzzes or sounds muted
The open D string sits next to a fretted string. Arch your fingers so only the fingertips touch, or that string will sound dead.
Em9 barre chord
Em9 has 1 barre shape here: 0-10-12-11-12-10 (barre at the 10th fret).
A barre shape has no open strings, so it moves. Slide it up one fret and you are playing Fm9.
Em9 open chord
The open Em9 chord is 020002 and 022032. The first one uses the open low E, D, G and B strings, which is why it rings longer than the shapes higher up the neck.
Keys with the Em9 chord
Em9 is the ii chord in D major and vi chord in G major. In minor keys it is the iv chord in B minor and i chord in E minor.
Chords related to Em9
Em9 guitar chord questions
How do you play an Em9 chord on guitar?
Play 020002, 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 - - - 4.
What notes are in the Em9 chord?
The E minor 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 Em9 chord in?
Em9 is the ii chord in D major and vi chord in G major. In minor keys it is the iv chord in B minor and i chord in E minor.
Em9 chord diagram to print or save
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