root position: Eadd9
E – G♯ – B – F♯
Eadd9 Piano Chord
The E add9 chord (Eadd9) is made of the notes E, G♯, B and F♯. Its formula is 1 – 3 – 5 – 9.
Notes in Eadd9
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| E | 1 | root |
| G♯ | 3 | major 3rd |
| B | 5 | perfect 5th |
| F♯ | 9 | major 9th |
How to play Eadd9 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-2-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-2-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Eadd9 inversions
1st inversion: Eadd9/G#
G♯ – B – E – F♯
2nd inversion: Eadd9/B
B – E – F♯ – G♯
Other names for Eadd9
Eadd9 is also written as Eadd2.
Keys that contain Eadd9
Eadd9 is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.