E 9

OPEN CHORD

STANDARD TUNING (EADGBE)R&B / Funk

Variation:

Index Finger

Press fret 1 on the G string. Keep the joint arched for clarity.

Middle Finger

Press fret 2 on the A string. Keep the joint arched for clarity.

Ring Finger

Press fret 2 on the E (high) string. Keep the joint arched for clarity.

"Keep your thumb behind the neck for better reach and avoid muting adjacent strings."

PRACTICE TIP

Transition between E 9 and its relative Minor at 60 BPM to build muscle memory for common progressions.

Difficulty

Index Finger

1st Fret, G String

Middle Finger

2st Fret, A String

Ring Finger

2st Fret, E (high) String

Intervals1 - 3 - 5 - b7 - 9

FormulaW – W – H – W – W – H – W

Suggested ScaleE Mixolydian

E9