Emaj9
E Major 9th
1 3 5 7 9
Notes in Emaj9
ER
A♭3
B5
E♭7
F♯9
The Emaj9 chord contains 5 notes: E, A♭, B, E♭, F♯
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | E | Root |
| 3 | 4 | A♭ | Major 3rd |
| 5 | 7 | B | Perfect 5th |
| 7 | 11 | E♭ | Major 7th |
| 9 | 2 | F♯ | Major 9th |
About E Major 9th Chords
Major 9th chords combine maj7 with a 9th for a lush, sophisticated sound. They appear frequently in jazz ballads, bossa nova, and contemporary R&B. Steely Dan built entire careers on maj9 voicings.
Compatible Scales & Modes
These scales contain all the notes of Emaj9 and can be used for soloing, improvising, and writing melodies over this chord.
E Lydian
Beautiful over maj9 chords — the ♯4 adds sophistication without clashing.
E Ionian
Works perfectly. The 9th is a natural scale tone.