Em9#5
notes
The chord Em9#5 is made up of these notes:
E
G
C
D
F#
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The E minor nine sharp five chord (Em9#5) is a unique and intriguing chord that brings a jazzy and slightly dissonant flavour to your music. It's made up of five notes: E, G, C, D, and F#. To build this chord, you start with the root note (E), followed by a minor third (G), an augmented fifth (C), a minor seventh (D), and a major ninth (F#). This chord is often found in jazz and fusion genres where musicians love to explore complex and colourful harmonies. Em9#5 can add an unexpected twist to chord progressions, often serving as a pivot from one musical idea to another, creating tension and a sense of anticipation before resolving into more familiar territory. It's a great choice when you want to add depth and sophistication to your compositions.
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
C4
D4
F#4
E4
Inversion 2
C4
D4
F#4
E4
G4
Inversion 3
D4
F#4
E4
G4
C5
Inversion 4
F#4
E4
G4
C5
D5