E m(maj9)

The E m(maj9) chord consists of the E (Perfect unison), G (Minor third), B (Perfect fifth), D# (Major seventh) and F# (Major ninth) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a E m(maj9) chord

How to play the E m(maj9) chord

  1. Find E (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Add G (Minor third) — 3 semitones above E
  3. Add B (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above E
  4. Add D# (Major seventh) — 11 semitones above E
  5. Add F# (Major ninth) — 14 semitones above E
  6. Press all 5 notes simultaneously to sound the E m(maj9) chord

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