Eadd9 banjo chord

How to play Eadd9 on banjo

The most common way, the first shape above: your ring finger on the low C string at the 4th fret, your index finger on the G string at the 1st fret, your little finger on the high C string at the 4th fret and your little finger on the D string at the 4th fret. Don’t play the short G string.

From the short G string x 4 1 4 4 (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.