E Dominant 9th
E9 is made of 5 notes: E, G#, B, D and F#. Here it is in root position, with E at the bottom.
Inside Notley Piano: all the inversions of E9, fingering for both hands, a play button, and practice that helps you remember it.
| Note | Degree | Interval from E |
|---|---|---|
| E | 1 | root |
| G# | 3 | major 3rd |
| B | 5 | perfect 5th |
| D | b7 | minor 7th |
| F# | 9 | 9th |
A dominant 9th chord stacks a 9th on top of a dominant 7th. It sounds funky and rich, a classic sound in funk and soul.