E9 - E Dominant 9 Ukulele Chord

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Chord C C Major Standard GCEA Tuning · Frets: 1222

Quick Facts about E9

Tuning
G-C-E-A (GCEA)
Difficulty
Hard
Often played with

How to Play E9 Ukulele Chord

To play the E9 (also known as E Dominant 9) on your ukulele, place your fingers on the fretboard as follows:

  1. Place your Index finger (finger 1) on the fret 1 of the G-string (4th string).
  2. Place your Middle finger (finger 2) on the fret 2 of the C-string (3rd string).
  3. Place your Ring finger (finger 3) on the fret 2 of the E-string (2nd string).
  4. Place your Pinky finger (finger 4) on the fret 2 of the A-string (1st string).

The fret notation for this chord shape is 1222, which represents the frets played from the 4th string (G) to the 1st string (A).

Music Theory: Notes in the E9 Chord

A E Dominant 9 is a ninth chord. The notes played on each string from G to A are:

  • G String (4th): Note: G# (Fret 1)
  • C String (3rd): Note: D (Fret 2)
  • E String (2nd): Note: F# (Fret 2)
  • A String (1st): Note: B (Fret 2)

Altogether, these strings produce the unique notes: G#, D, F#, B.

Other E Family Chords

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