E7#9 Guitar Chord (the Hendrix chord)
This chord is made up of the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, and Sharp Ninth
Some books show this chord as:
- E Dominant Seventh Sharp Ninth Added
- E Dom7#9
- E 7#9
- E 7+9
- E 7aug9
- E7(#9)
The E7(#9) chord is made up of the notes E, G#, B, D, and F##.
This chord is known as The Hendrix Chord (in particular position n.2 below) because it was often used by the guitar wizard.
E 7(#9) chord Notes:
EG#BDF##
How to create the Dominant Seventh Sharp Ninth Added chord:
Guitar Patterns for the E7(#9) chord
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Position 1
Open
Position 2
Movable
Position 3
Open
Position 4
Open
Position 5
Open
Position 6
BarreMovable
Position 7
BarreOpen
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 7(#9) | D 7(#9) | E 7(#9) | F 7(#9) | G 7(#9) | A 7(#9) | B 7(#9) | C#7(#9) | D#7(#9) | F#7(#9) | G#7(#9) | A#7(#9)
Chord tones in the E 7(#9) chord
This fretboard map shows you the tones in the chord all along the neck. You can play this chord by choosing some of the chord tones.