Voicings

CMaj9/E

Rootless A major

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  1. E33
  2. G35
  3. B37
  4. D49

Guide tones carry the chord's sound: the 3rd (4th on sus chords) and the 7th (or 6th).

Also reads as

  • Emin7

Source: Common practice