E 6th Added 9th

E6add9

Notes

E · G# · B · C# · F#

Intervals

  • RootE (1P)
  • Major 3rdG# (3M)
  • Perfect 5thB (5P)
  • Major 6thC# (6M)
  • Major 9thF# (9M)

Fretboard

EBGDAE357912EF#G#BC#EBC#EF#G#BG#BC#EF#EF#G#BC#BC#EF#G#EF#G#BC#E

About

The E6/9 (E–G♯–B–C♯–F♯) combines the warmth of the 6th with the openness of the 9th, deliberately omitting the 7th. This keeps the chord stable and resolved — unlike extensions that include a 7th, it does not imply harmonic motion. It is a rich tonic color used in jazz, R&B, and gospel as a final or resting chord. Both the C♯ and F♯ are essential to the sound; the 5th can be omitted in compact voicings. On guitar, spread voicings that separate the 6 and 9 allow both extensions to speak clearly without muddiness. Compared to EMaj9, the 6/9 is warmer and more grounded; compared to Eadd9, fuller.

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