E9
E Dominant 9th — a dominant seventh widened with the ninth — fuller, funkier movement toward the resolution.
The keys
E – G♯ – B – D – F♯
What's inside E9
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| E | Root | 1 |
| G♯ | Major 3rd | 3 |
| 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) | A♭4 – G♭5 |
Where E9 lives
As the I chord
E9 → A → B → E9
The classic I–IV–V–I motion with this chord as home.
In a ii–V–I
G♭m7 → B7 → E9
The strongest cadence in harmony, resolving onto this chord.
Put E9 under your fingers
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