E Minor add9 Bass Chord
All positions and voicings on the fretboard
E Minor add9 filtered by fret:
No playable voicings found for this chord on bass. This chord type requires more notes than the bass guitar's 4 strings can voice. Try a simpler chord type.
E Minor add9 — chord details
The E Minor add9 chord is made up of the following notes: E, G, B, F#.
Intervals: 1P, 3m, 5P, 9M.
The diagrams above show every voicing and chord variation for E Minor add9 on bass guitar. Use the fret filter to narrow down voicings within a specific fret range — ideal for bass lines, chord fills, and double stops.
E minor add9 adds the ninth to a minor triad without the seventh — E, G, B, F#, intervals 1P, 3m, 5P, 9M. This creates a hauntingly beautiful chord that retains the simplicity of a triad while introducing an ethereal, shimmering overtone. Minor add9 chords are beloved in alternative rock, dream pop, and cinematic music for their emotional depth and understated sophistication.
How to Play E Minor add9
E m(add9) can be voiced in multiple ways depending on your instrument and musical context. Experiment with different inversions and positions to find voicings that connect smoothly to surrounding chords in your progression.
E Minor add9 in Progressions
E m(add9) appears in various harmonic contexts depending on the key. Analyze the surrounding chords to determine its function — it may serve as a primary chord, a substitution, or a chromatic color chord that enriches the harmonic palette of a progression.
Common Substitutions
Emin, Em9, or Em7 maintain the minor quality with varying degrees of color.
Difficulty: On guitar, this chord is intermediate — a barre or partial barre is likely needed, but the shape is manageable with practice.