E6/9
notes
The chord E6/9 is made up of these notes:
E
G#
B
C#
F#
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strum
The E6/9 chord, known for its rich and slightly jazzy texture, is composed of the notes E, G#, B, C#, and F#. This chord is formed by taking the root (E), adding a major third (G#), a perfect fifth (B), a major sixth (C#), and a major ninth (F#). Despite its complex name, the E6/9 chord imbues music with a lush and inviting sound. You’ll often find it used in jazz, fusion, and some pop genres where musicians aim to add a touch of sophistication and smoothness. Its role in chord progressions is typically to provide a shimmering, uplifting feel, often serving as a bridge to more dynamic or melodic sections of a song, adding depth and colour to the overall harmony.
InversionsChord inversions refer to the different ways you can play a chord by rearranging the order of its notes. When a chord is inverted, one or more notes are shifted up an octave, changing the "bass" or lowest note of the chord. Even though the notes remain the same, the overall sound and feel of the chord changes depending on which note is the lowest.
Inversion 1
G#3
B3
C#4
F#4
E4
Inversion 2
B3
C#4
F#4
E4
G#4
Inversion 3
C#4
F#4
E4
G#4
B4
Inversion 4
F#4
E4
G#4
B4
C#5