How to build a added ninth chord
An added-ninth chord is a major triad with a major 9th added but no 7th. It is a bright, open colour common in pop and rock guitar writing.
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Chord
Eadd9 chord
Eadd9 is a added ninth chord with the notes E, G♯, B, F♯.
E1
G♯3
B5
F♯9
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| E | root | 0 |
| G♯ | major 3rd | 4 |
| B | perfect 5th | 7 |
| F♯ | major 9th | 14 |
Inversions
| Root position | E – G♯ – B – F♯ | |
| 1st inversion | G♯ – B – F♯ – E (Eadd9/G♯) | |
| 2nd inversion | B – F♯ – E – G♯ (Eadd9/B) | |
| 3rd inversion | F♯ – E – G♯ – B (Eadd9/F♯) |