Eb major 9 chord (Ebmaj9) on guitar and piano

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Eb major 9
The Eb major 9 / D# major 9 chord (Ebmaj9) is made of the notes Eb, F, G, Bb and D. It is built from the root Eb with a ninth, a major third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.
The major 9 chord is bright and lush, very present in jazz, soul and pop.

Eb major 9

Notes: Eb – F – G – Bb – D
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): x6576x. 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
D
major seventh

Neighbouring chords

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the Eb major 9 chord?

The notes of the Eb major 9 chord (Ebmaj9) are Eb, F, G, Bb and D.

How do you play the Eb major 9 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): x6576x.

How is the Eb major 9 chord built?

The Eb major 9 / D# major 9 chord (Ebmaj9) is made of the notes Eb, F, G, Bb and D. It is built from the root Eb with a ninth, a major third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.

Are Eb and D# the same chord?

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