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Eadd9 Guitar Chord

Eadd9 guitar chord: see the fingering, compare positions, and hear it before you play.

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Chord shapes:(2 positions)
Eadd9Guitar fingering diagram for Eadd912342314STRING6ªE5ªB4ªE3ªG#2ªB1ªF#
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What sets Eadd9 apart

Play Eadd9 one string at a time and you hear E, G#, B and F#. E is the root, G# the major third, B the fifth and F# the ninth. Said aloud, its notes are E, G sharp, B and F sharp.

From the low string to the high one you hear E, B, E, G#, B and F#. Of the six strings you play, two give E, the note that names the chord. The lowest note is E on string 6 and the highest is F# on string 1.

Eadd9 lets two strings ring open. String 6 gives E and string 2 gives B. Everything fits between frets 1 and 2. The second shape on this page starts at fret 1.

E is one change away. String 1 is left open, bringing in E, the root of E. It shares two notes with C#m, E and G#. The change that keeps the most fingers still is to B7. Two stay in place.

Eadd9 shows up in six keys. In E major it is the Iadd9, in A major the Vadd9 and in B major the IVadd9. The rest appear in the key list.

Chord Progressions

Explore recommended harmonic circles on CifraLab:

01E E - C#m - F#m - B702G#m G#m - E - C#m - D#7
Music Theory & Formula

Component notes and harmonic structure (Eadd9)

Formula: Major Added Ninth (1 - 3 - 5 - 9)
Constituent chord intervals:

E 1G# 3B 5F# 9

Root Bass (Fundamental String)6th String (Low E) • Fret 0 (E)

String Control (Muted & Active)6 / 6 • Active and muted strings status indicator

2 Fretboard Positions

Other fretboard positions for Eadd9:

01

Standard

Standard Position
6 / 6 stringsRoot: 6th String (Low E)
String Control (Muted & Active):
Root
6th String (Low E)
○Open
EDegree 1
5th String (A)
Fret 2Finger 2
BDegree 5
4th String (D)
Fret 2Finger 3
EDegree 1
3rd String (G)
Fret 1Finger 1
G#Degree 3
2nd String (B)
○Open
BDegree 5
1st String (High E)
Fret 2Finger 4
F#Degree 9

Placement tip: Press: 5th String (A) at fret 2 with your Middle finger, 4th String (D) at fret 2 with your Ring finger, 3rd String (G) at fret 1 with your Index finger, 1st String (High E) at fret 2 with your Pinky finger. Play open: 6th String (Low E), 2nd String (B).

02

Open 4

Inversion
6 / 6 stringsRoot: 6th String (Low E)
String Control (Muted & Active):
Root
6th String (Low E)
○Open
EDegree 1
5th String (A)
Fret 2Finger 2
BDegree 5
4th String (D)
Fret 4Finger 4
F#Degree 9
3rd String (G)
Fret 1Finger 1
G#Degree 3
2nd String (B)
○Open
BDegree 5
1st String (High E)
○Open
EDegree 1

Placement tip: Press: 5th String (A) at fret 2 with your Middle finger, 4th String (D) at fret 4 with your Pinky finger, 3rd String (G) at fret 1 with your Index finger. Play open: 6th String (Low E), 2nd String (B), 1st String (High E).

Biomechanics & Posture

Ergonomic tips to play without tension or fatigue (Eadd9)

Standard Position

The shape in numbers

ItemIn this chord
Frets1 to 2
Fretting fingers4
Open6th and 2nd
Mutednone

What to check

The open 6th and 2nd strings sit next to a fretting finger.

What every chord shares is in the fingering reading.

Transitions & Pivot Fingers

Most common chord transitions from Eadd9

Listen: Eadd9 → E · B7 · B

  1. Eadd9
  2. E
  3. Eadd9
  4. B7
  5. Eadd9
  6. B
Eadd9 → E01
Pivot / Anchor Finger:3 fingers stay
Stay in place
  • finger 2: string 5, fret 2
  • finger 3: string 4, fret 2
  • finger 1: string 3, fret 1
Eadd9 → B702
Pivot / Anchor Finger:2 fingers stay
Stay in place
  • finger 2: string 5, fret 2
  • finger 4: string 1, fret 2
Move
  • finger 1: string 4, fret 1
  • finger 3: string 3, fret 2
Eadd9 → B03
Pivot / Anchor Finger:2 shared positions
Stay in place
  • string 5, fret 2
  • string 1, fret 2
Move
  • string 4, fret 4
  • string 3, fret 4
  • string 2, fret 4

Eadd9 in every key

Eadd9 sits in the scale of 6 keys.

Main shape at a glance

Difficulty
2/5
Highest fret
2
Frets the hand covers
2
Barre
No
Strings that ring
6/6
Fretting fingers
4

Eadd9 on other instruments

PianoThe same notes on the keyboard.All togetherHear guitar, piano, bass and violin together.
Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about the chord (Eadd9)

The questions that come up most when playing this chord

Which strings are played and which are muted in the Eadd9 chord?

To play the Eadd9 chord on guitar, all 6 strings are played from the 6th string (Low E) to the 1st string (High E). Arch your finger joints perpendicular to the fretboard so adjacent strings ring clearly.

What is the root bass note of the Eadd9 chord and on which string is it located?

The primary bass note of the Eadd9 chord is its root note: E. In standard guitar tuning (EADGBe), this bass note is located on string 6 at fret 0.

When strumming or fingerpicking, strike this string first.

What notes make up the Eadd9 chord and what is its formula?

The Eadd9 chord is constructed using the 1 - 3 - 5 - 9 formula (Major Added Ninth). Its constituent pitches are E, G#, B, F#.

How do you prevent the Eadd9 chord from buzzing or sounding muted?

To prevent the Eadd9 chord from buzzing or sounding muted, press the strings using the tips of your fingers at a strict 90-degree hammer angle. Position each finger immediately behind the fret wire with your thumb centered behind the neck.

Study sheet · High resolution

Official Eadd9 chord diagram

Eadd9 guitar chord diagram with fingering for fingers 1 to 4
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