Eb9 chord (Eb9) on guitar and piano

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The Eb9 / D#9 chord (Eb9) is made of the notes Eb, F, G, Bb and Db. It is built from the root Eb with a ninth, a major third, a perfect fifth and a minor seventh.
The ninth chord enriches the dominant seventh; you find it in funk, blues and jazz.

Eb9

Notes: Eb – F – G – Bb – Db
Guitar — positions on the neck
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Piano — root position and inversions
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Fingerings and positions

On guitar, this chord can be played in 1 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 11 13 11 12 11 13. On piano, the right hand plays 5 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

Note
Interval
Eb
root
F
ninth
G
major third
Bb
perfect fifth
Db
minor seventh

Neighbouring chords

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the Eb9 chord?

The notes of the Eb9 chord (Eb9) are Eb, F, G, Bb and Db.

How do you play the Eb9 chord on guitar?

On guitar, this chord can be played in 1 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 11 13 11 12 11 13.

How is the Eb9 chord built?

The Eb9 / D#9 chord (Eb9) is made of the notes Eb, F, G, Bb and Db. It is built from the root Eb with a ninth, a major third, a perfect fifth and a minor seventh.

Are Eb and D# the same chord?

Yes: Eb and D# are the same note (they are called enharmonic), so Eb9 / D#9 is played exactly the same way, with the same fingerings.