E7#9
notes
The chord E7#9 is made up of these notes:
E
G#
B
D
G
play
strum
The E7#9 chord, often called the "Jimi Hendrix chord," is a vibrant and slightly dissonant chord that consists of five notes: E, G#, B, D, and G. It's built with a root (E), a major third (G#), a perfect fifth (B), a minor seventh (D), and an augmented ninth (G). This chord is famous for its edgy, bluesy sound and is frequently used in rock, blues, and jazz to inject a punchy, expressive feel into the music. It often appears in compositions that require a dominant, tension-filled sound, serving as a colourful turnaround or a striking accent in chord progressions. The E7#9 is perfect for when you want to add a touch of grit and intensity to your song.
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
D4
G4
E4
Inversion 2
B3
D4
G4
E4
G#4
Inversion 3
D4
G4
E4
G#4
B4
Inversion 4
G4
E4
G#4
B4
D5