E Dominant Sharp Ninth Guitar Arpeggio
Guitar arpeggio — fretboard diagram
E Dominant Sharp Ninth Arpeggio — Notes and Intervals
Notes: E, G#, B, D, G
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5P, 7m, 9A
Formula: 2W-WH-WH-5
Number of notes: 5
Also known as: 7#9
The E Dominant Sharp Ninth arpeggio contains 5 notes (E, G#, B, D, G). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this arpeggio on Guitar with different tunings and fret ranges.
When to Use the E Dominant Sharp Ninth Arpeggio
Play the E Dominant Sharp Ninth arpeggio whenever a E Dominant Sharp Ninth chord appears in a progression. Unlike scales (which include passing tones), arpeggios guarantee every note you play IS a chord tone, making your solo sound harmonically precise and intentional.
Arpeggio vs. Scale
The E Dominant Sharp Ninth arpeggio uses 5 notes (E, G#, B, D, G) while the full scale uses 7. The arpeggio is a subset — think of it as the skeleton of the scale. Practice alternating between the arpeggio and the full scale to develop a melodic vocabulary that mixes chord tones with passing tones.
How to Play E Dominant Sharp Ninth Arpeggio on Guitar
Start the E Dominant Sharp Ninth arpeggio in open position, using the open E string as your root. This 5-note arpeggio (E, G#, B, D, G) benefits from economy picking, combining sweep and alternate picking motions. Practice isolating two-string pairs to build coordination before linking the full shape.
The E Dominant Sharp Ninth arpeggio outlines a dominant seventh chord, creating the tension that wants to resolve. Use it over E7, E9, E13 chords, especially in blues, funk, and jazz where dominant harmony drives the groove.
Practice Routine
Start by playing the E Dominant Sharp Ninth arpeggio ascending and descending at 60 BPM, one note per beat, using a metronome. Once even and confident, play it in eighth notes, then triplets, keeping each note articulate. Spend at least 5 minutes daily on this before moving to musical application.
Guitar Tips
Try playing the E Dominant Sharp Ninth arpeggio on guitar by superimposing it over the corresponding E major barre chord shape. This visual connection between chord and arpeggio helps you find arpeggio tones instantly during improvisation.
Related Resources
Explore E Dominant Sharp Ninth in Other Tunings
- E Dominant Sharp Ninth in Drop D (E-B-G-D-A-D)
- E Dominant Sharp Ninth in DADGAD (D-A-G-D-A-D)
- E Dominant Sharp Ninth in Open G (D-B-G-D-G-D)
- E Dominant Sharp Ninth in Baritone (B Standard) (B-F#-D-A-E-B)
- E Dominant Sharp Ninth in 7-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B)
- E Dominant Sharp Ninth in 8-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B-F#)
- E Dominant Sharp Ninth in Drop C (D-A-F-C-G-C)
- E Dominant Sharp Ninth in Drop B (C#-G#-E-B-F#-B)
- E Dominant Sharp Ninth in Open D (D-A-F#-D-A-D)
- E Dominant Sharp Ninth in Half Step Down (Eb-Bb-Gb-Db-Ab-Eb)
- E Dominant Sharp Ninth in Open E (E-B-G#-E-B-E)
- E Dominant Sharp Ninth in Open A (E-C#-A-E-A-E)
- E Dominant Sharp Ninth in Double Drop D (D-B-G-D-A-D)
- E Dominant Sharp Ninth in Open C (E-C-G-C-G-C)