Em9 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open E Tuning

Short answer: Em9 is a E Minor 9 chord with the notes E, G, B, D, F♯. In Open E tuning, there are 28 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: E-9, E min9

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How to Play Em9 on Banjo

Em9, E-9, Emin9

Notes: E, G, B, D, F♯

2,3,0,0,0 (12...)
0,3,2,0,0 (.21..)
2,0,0,0,3 (1...2)
0,0,2,0,3 (..1.2)
10,7,0,0,0 (21...)
0,7,10,0,0 (.12..)
3,7,0,7,0 (12.3.)
0,7,3,7,0 (.213.)
7,7,0,0,3 (23..1)
0,7,7,0,3 (.23.1)
7,3,0,0,7 (21..3)
0,3,7,0,7 (.12.3)
3,0,0,7,7 (1..23)
0,0,3,7,7 (..123)
10,0,0,0,7 (2...1)
0,0,10,0,7 (..2.1)
7,8,0,7,7 (14.23)
0,8,7,7,7 (.4123)
7,7,0,7,8 (12.34)
0,7,7,7,8 (.1234)
3,7,0,4,3 (14.32)
0,7,3,4,3 (.4132)
3,3,0,4,7 (12.34)
0,3,3,4,7 (.1234)
10,8,0,11,0 (21.3.)
0,8,10,11,0 (.123.)
10,0,0,11,8 (2..31)
0,0,10,11,8 (..231)

Quick Summary

  • The Em9 chord contains the notes: E, G, B, D, F♯
  • In Open E tuning, there are 28 voicings available
  • Also written as: E-9, E min9
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Em9 chord on Banjo?

Em9 is a E Minor 9 chord. It contains the notes E, G, B, D, F♯. On Banjo in Open E tuning, there are 28 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Em9 on Banjo?

To play Em9 on in Open E tuning, use one of the 28 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Em9 chord?

The Em9 chord contains the notes: E, G, B, D, F♯.

How many ways can you play Em9 on Banjo?

In Open E tuning, there are 28 voicings for the Em9 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: E, G, B, D, F♯.

What are other names for Em9?

Em9 is also known as E-9, E min9. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: E, G, B, D, F♯.

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