V to I resolution
Use the dominant sound to pull strongly into a stable major tonic.
Guitar chord companion
E9#5 Chord
Learn the E9#5 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1E3G##5B#b7D9F#
Playable E9#5 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
E shape, open position
Low to high strings: 0 3 0 1 1 2
D shape, fret 2
Low to high strings: 2 3 2 x 3 4
C shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: x 7 6 7 7 8
A shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: x 7 10 11 9 10
G shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: 12 11 10 11 9 10
Full fretboard map
Every E9#5 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using E9#5
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
Minor-key dominant pull
The same dominant root can resolve into a minor tonic for a darker cadence.
Turnaround color
Place the dominant at the end of a turnaround so the next phrase has forward motion.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | E |
| 3 | 3 | G# |
| #5 | #5 | B# |
| b7 | b7 | D |
| 9 | 2 | F# |
Formula
R – 3 – #5 – b7 – 2