E add 9 chord on piano
Eadd9 is an add 9 chord built on E. It uses the notes E - G♯ - B - F♯ and sounds shimmering and modern, a favorite in pop ballads.
- Notes
- E G♯ B F♯
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 9
- Right hand fingering
- 1 - 2 - 3 - 5
- Left hand fingering
- 5 - 3 - 2 - 1
- Chord symbol
- Eadd9
How to play Eadd9 step by step
- Find E. E is the white key just right of each group of two black keys.
- Add G♯, 4 half steps above E.
- Add B, 7 half steps above E.
- Add F♯, 14 half steps above E.
- Press all 4 keys together with fingers 1 - 2 - 3 - 5 of your right hand. Keep your wrist level and let the weight of your arm do the work.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the E add 9 chord?
The E add 9 chord (Eadd9) contains 4 notes: E, G♯, B, F♯. Its formula is 1 - 3 - 5 - 9.
How do you play Eadd9 on piano?
Put your right-hand thumb on E and play E, G♯, B, F♯ together using fingers 1 - 2 - 3 - 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 - 3 - 2 - 1.