E9 bass chord

How to play E9 on bass

The most common way, the first shape above: your ring finger on the E string at the 12th fret, your index finger on the A string at the 11th fret, your little finger on the D string at the 12th fret and your middle finger on the G string at the 11th fret.

From the E string 12 11 12 11 (x: not played, 0: open)

What notes are in E9?

E9, E dominant ninth, is E, G♯, B, D and F♯: the root (E), the major third (G♯), the perfect fifth (B), the minor seventh (D) and the ninth (F♯). Its formula is 1 3 5 ♭7 9.

Can I play E7 instead of E9?

Yes. E9 is E7 with F♯ added; on guitar the root or fifth is often left out to make room for it.

What is the difference between E9 and Eadd9?

E9 has the minor seventh, D, under the ninth; Eadd9 has the ninth with no seventh.