E dominant 7th sharp 9 · Piano
E7♯9 Chord on Piano
The E7♯9 chord (E dominant 7th sharp 9) is built from the notes E, G#, B, D and G. The keyboard diagram below shows exactly which keys to press.
Chord diagrams
Notes in this chord
- E
- G♯
- B
- D
- G
Degrees: 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7 – ♯9
How to play
To play E7♯9 on piano, press E, G#, B, D and G together. In root position the lowest note is E, and the finger numbers follow the keys left to right in the diagram.
Theory behind the chord
Often called the Hendrix chord, the 7♯9 stacks a sharpened ninth over a dominant seventh. Major and minor thirds sound at once, producing the gritty clash that defines psychedelic rock and funk. On E7♯9 this structure sits on the root E, so the degrees 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7 – ♯9 map onto E, G#, B, D and G.
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes are in the E7♯9 chord?
- E7♯9 contains the notes E, G#, B, D and G. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 3 – 5 – ♭7 – ♯9.
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