Em(maj9) Guitar Chords Explained | E Minor Major Ninth

This chord is made up of the Root, Minor Third, Perfect Fifth, Major Seventh, and Major Ninth
Name variations for the E Minor Major Ninth chord:
- E Minor Major Ninth
- E Min Maj 9
- Em(maj9)
The Em(maj9) chord is composed of the notes E, G, B, D#, and F#
E m(maj9) chord Notes:
EGBD#F#
Formula of the Minor Major Ninth chord:
Fingerings for the E Minor Major Ninth guitar chord
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Position 1
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C m(maj9) | D m(maj9) | E m(maj9) | F m(maj9) | G m(maj9) | A m(maj9) | B m(maj9) | C#m(maj9) | D#m(maj9) | F#m(maj9) | G#m(maj9) | A#m(maj9)
Fretboard map of E m(maj9) chord tones
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below. Some shapes will sound good, some less, let your ears decide!