E 7♯9
Notes:E – G# – B – D – G
Formula:R-M3-P5-m7-A9
Intervals:P1-M3-P5-m7-A9
Scale Degrees:1-3-5-b7-#9
Introduction
The E 7♯9 piano chord (E7♯9) consists of the notes E, G#, B, D, G. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-A9 | Scale degrees: 1-3-5-b7-#9.
Notes
E 7♯9 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | E4 – G#4 – B4 – D5 – G5 |
| 1st Inversion | G#4 – B4 – D5 – G5 – E6 |
| 2nd Inversion | B4 – D5 – G5 – E6 – G#6 |
Key Signature
The key of E 7♯9 has 4 sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯.
F♯C♯G♯D♯
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-A9
Intervals: P1-M3-P5-m7-A9
The E 7♯9 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-M3-P5-m7-A9 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-M3-P5-m7-A9 show the distance between each note in the chord.
E 7♯9 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the E 7♯9 chord?
The E 7♯9 chord (E7♯9) contains 5 notes: E, G#, B, D, G. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-A9.
How is E7♯9 used in music?
E7♯9 is used in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music to add harmonic color. It appears as a dominant or tonic chord depending on context.
What is the scale degree formula for E7♯9?
E7♯9 uses scale degrees 1-3-5-b7-#9, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on E and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice E7♯9 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing E7♯9 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve E7♯9 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.