E6/9
E Six-Nine — the sixth and ninth together — a plush, settled ending chord that never feels heavy.
The keys
E – G♯ – B – C♯ – F♯
What's inside E6/9
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| E | Root | 1 |
| G♯ | Major 3rd | 3 |
| B | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| C♯ | Major 6th | 6 |
| 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 – B2 |
| Right (colour) | A♭4 – D♭5 – G♭5 |
Where E6/9 lives
As the I chord
E6/9 → A → B → E6/9
The classic I–IV–V–I motion with this chord as home.
In a ii–V–I
G♭m7 → B7 → E6/9
The strongest cadence in harmony, resolving onto this chord.
Put E6/9 under your fingers
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