Eb minor 9 chord (Ebm9) on guitar and piano

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Eb minor 9
The Eb minor 9 / D# minor 9 chord (Ebm9) is made of the notes Eb, F, Gb, Bb and Db. It is built from the root Eb with a ninth, a minor third, a perfect fifth and a minor seventh.
The minor 9 chord is rich and velvety; common in soul, R&B and jazz.

Eb minor 9

Notes: Eb – F – Gb – 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 2 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): x6466x. On piano, the right hand plays 5 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

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

Neighbouring chords

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the Eb minor 9 chord?

The notes of the Eb minor 9 chord (Ebm9) are Eb, F, Gb, Bb and Db.

How do you play the Eb minor 9 chord on guitar?

On guitar, this chord can be played in 2 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): x6466x.

How is the Eb minor 9 chord built?

The Eb minor 9 / D# minor 9 chord (Ebm9) is made of the notes Eb, F, Gb, Bb and Db. It is built from the root Eb with a ninth, a minor 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 Eb minor 9 / D# minor 9 is played exactly the same way, with the same fingerings.