Em9 Guitar Chord
A sophisticated minor sound popular in neo-soul, jazz and lo-fi hip-hop. On guitar, the fifth is commonly omitted to make room for the ninth.
Strings
0–2–0–0–0–2
Notation for Em9 chord
Other names: E minor 9th, E min9, E-9
Music theory name: minor ninth chord
Common name: E minor ninth chord
Intervals and tones in Em9 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| E | Root |
| G | Minor 3rd |
| H | Perfect 5th |
| D | Minor 7th |
| F# | Major 9th |
All Variations
Open
0–2–0–0–0–2
Open
0–2–2–0–3–2
Fret 5
X–7–5–7–7–7
Fret 10
0–10–12–11–12–10