E Major 9th
Emaj9 is made of 5 notes: E, G#, B, D# and F#. Here it is in root position, with E at the bottom.
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| Note | Degree | Interval from E |
|---|---|---|
| E | 1 | root |
| G# | 3 | major 3rd |
| B | 5 | perfect 5th |
| D# | 7 | major 7th |
| F# | 9 | 9th |
A major 9th chord adds a 9th to a major 7th. It sounds lush and dreamy, the sound of smooth jazz and neo-soul ballads.