What notes are in the E 9(b5) chord?

The E 9(b5) chord consists of 5 notes: E, G#, A#, D and F#. These notes together form the E 9(b5) chord.

What intervals make up the E 9(b5) chord?

The E 9(b5) chord contains the following intervals from its root note (E): E (Perfect unison), G# (Major third), A# (Diminished fifth), D (Minor seventh) and F# (Major ninth).

E 9(b5)

Q: How do you play the E 9(b5) chord?

To play the E 9(b5) chord on piano, press the following keys simultaneously: E (Perfect unison), G# (Major third), A# (Diminished fifth), D (Minor seventh) and F# (Major ninth). Find these notes on the piano keyboard and press them all at the same time to sound the E 9(b5) chord.

The E 9(b5) chord consists of the E (Perfect unison), G# (Major third), A# (Diminished fifth), D (Minor seventh) and F# (Major ninth) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a E 9(b5) chord

How to play the E 9(b5) chord

Find E (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add G# (Major third) — 4 semitones above E
Add A# (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above E
Add D (Minor seventh) — 10 semitones above E
Add F# (Major ninth) — 14 semitones above E
Press all 5 notes simultaneously to sound the E 9(b5) chord

Related chords with different root

F# 9(#5)

Related slash chords

A# 7(#5)/E