E Minor 9th
Em9 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 | b3 | minor 3rd |
| B | 5 | perfect 5th |
| D | b7 | minor 7th |
| F# | 9 | 9th |
A minor 9th chord adds a 9th to a minor 7th. It sounds deep and smooth, very common in R&B, neo-soul and jazz.