Em9
E Minor 9th — a minor seventh deepened with the ninth — velvet texture that sits beautifully under melodies.
The keys
E – G – B – D – F♯
What's inside Em9
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| E | Root | 1 |
| G | Minor 3rd | b3 |
| B | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| D | Minor 7th | b7 |
| F♯ | Major 9th | 9 |
A working voicing
Split the chord between two hands the way working players do — a solid shell low down, the colour tones up top:
| Hand | Keys |
|---|---|
| Left (shell) | E2 – D3 |
| Right (colour) | G4 – G♭5 |
Where Em9 lives
As the i chord
Em9 → C → D → Em9
The minor home base: i–VI–VII pulls away and lands back home.
In a ii–V–i
G♭m7♭5 → B7 → Em9
The minor two-five resolving into this chord as the destination.
Put Em9 under your fingers
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