Eb6/9 chord
Eb six-nine · also written D#6/9
C4
Eb
G
Bb
C
F
Want it in context? Open Eb6/9 on the full piano.
Notes
- EbR
- G3
- Bb5
- C6
- F9
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 6 – 9
Eb6/9 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Eb6/9
C4
Eb
G
Bb
C
1st inversion Eb6/9/G
C4
G
Bb
C
Eb
2nd inversion Eb6/9/Bb
C4
Bb
C
Eb
G
3rd inversion Eb6/9/C
C
Eb
G
Bb
C6
More Eb chords
Six-nine chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Eb6/9 chord?
The Eb six-nine chord (Eb6/9) has 5 notes: Eb, G, Bb, C and F.
How do you play Eb6/9 on the piano?
Put your right hand on Eb, G, Bb, C and F, starting from Eb. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a six-nine chord?
R – 3 – 5 – 6 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 9, 14).
Is Eb6/9 the same as D#6/9?
Yes. Eb and D# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Eb6/9 and D#6/9 sound the same.