Eadd9 6-string bass chord

How to play Eadd9 on 6-string bass

The most common way, the first shape above: your index finger on the B string at the 9th fret, your middle finger on the A string at the 9th fret, your middle finger on the D string at the 9th fret and your middle finger on the G string at the 9th fret. Let the E string ring open. Don’t play the C string.

From the B string 9 0 9 9 9 x (x: not played, 0: open)

What notes are in Eadd9?

Eadd9, E added ninth, is E, G♯, B and F♯: the root (E), the major third (G♯), the perfect fifth (B) and the ninth (F♯). Its formula is 1 3 5 9.

Can I use Eadd9 instead of E?

Yes, almost anywhere: Eadd9 is E with F♯ added, which gives it a brighter, more open ring.

Is Esus2 the same as Eadd9?

No. Eadd9 keeps the major third, G♯; Esus2 drops it and has F♯ in its place.

What is the difference between Eadd9 and E9?

E9 also has the minor seventh, D; Eadd9 adds the ninth with no seventh at all.