Chord Guide
How to Play the E m9 Chord
Learn exactly how to play the Em9 chord on guitar with our interactive diagrams, finger positions, and theory breakdown.
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Chord Variations
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1fr
Em9 – 1st fret
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1fr
Em9 – 1st fret
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5fr
Em9 – 5th fret
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Em9 – 10th fret
Theory & Context
The Em9 chord is a common guitar chord that creates a unique sound. It is built using the notes E, G, B, D, F#, which correspond to the 1P, 3m, 5P, 7m, 9M intervals of its root scale. Understanding how to play this chord is essential for many popular songs across various genres.