Eadd9

Added · E root

Eadd9

A major triad with an added 9th but no 7th. Bright and open.

0 st4 st7 st14 st

Notes in Eadd9

ERoot
G#3rd
B5th
F#7th

E is the most natural guitar key — open strings resonate. Dominant in blues, rock, and metal.

Identify the Chord Quality on E

Each chord below is played on E. Listen and identify whether you heard Eadd9, Em, E7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.

Add 9 in All 12 Keys

Cadd9C#add9D♭add9Dadd9D#add9E♭add9Eadd9Fadd9F#add9G♭add9Gadd9G#add9A♭add9Aadd9A#add9B♭add9Badd9

Other Chords in E

EMajorEmMinorE°DiminishedE+AugmentedEsus2Sus2Esus4Sus4Emaj7Major 7thEm7Minor 7thE7Dominant 7thEø7Half Diminished

Related Added

Eadd4Add 4

About the Eadd9 Chord

The Eadd9 chord is a add 9 chord built on E. It contains the notes E, G#, B, F# — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.

A major triad with an added 9th but no 7th. Bright and open. Practising the Eadd9 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.