What is a Eadd9 Chord?
Eadd9
Eadd9 Add 9
String-by-String
E
0
A
2
D
2
G
1
B
0
e
2
Eadd9 Add 9 is an add9 chord with the root E, major third G#, perfect fifth B, and major ninth F#. It adds sparkle and color to a standard major chord.
Intervals
RootMajor 3rdPerfect 5thMajor 9th
Notes
EG#BF#
Why does Eadd9 sound bright and colorful?
The Eadd9 Add 9 chord gets its bright and colorful character from the combination of its root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, major 9th. The specific intervals between the notes E, G#, B, F#create the harmonic tension and color that define this chord's unique sonic signature.
How to use Eadd9?
Eadd9 is commonly used in progressions across many genres. Try substituting it where you would normally play a standard E chord for added harmonic interest. It pairs well with other chords in the key of E and can serve as both a foundation and a color chord depending on the context.