Em9
notes
The chord Em9 is made up of these notes:
E
G
B
D
F#
play
strum
The E minor ninth chord (Em9) is a lush, five-note chord made up of E, G, B, D, and F#. At its core, it combines the deep, emotional sound of a minor chord with the added richness of a ninth. You start with the root note E, add a minor third G, a perfect fifth B, a minor seventh D, and round it off with a ninth F#. This chord is perfect for adding a touch of sophistication and warmth to genres like jazz and soul. You'll find Em9 often used to create a dreamy or introspective atmosphere in a song, adding layers of depth to chord progressions and enhancing the emotional impact of the music.
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
G3
B3
D4
F#4
E4
Inversion 2
B3
D4
F#4
E4
G4
Inversion 3
D4
F#4
E4
G4
B4
Inversion 4
F#4
E4
G4
B4
D5