Eb9 chord
Eb dominant 9th · also written D#9
C4
Eb
G
Bb
C5
Db
F
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Notes
- EbR
- G3
- Bb5
- Dbb7
- F9
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – b7 – 9
Eb9 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Eb9
C4
Eb
G
Bb
C5
Db
1st inversion Eb9/G
C4
G
Bb
C5
Db
Eb
2nd inversion Eb9/Bb
C4
Bb
C5
Db
Eb
G
3rd inversion Eb9/Db
C5
Db
Eb
G
Bb
C6
More Eb chords
Dominant 9th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Eb9 chord?
The Eb dominant 9th chord (Eb9) has 5 notes: Eb, G, Bb, Db and F.
How do you play Eb9 on the piano?
Put your right hand on Eb, G, Bb, Db 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 dominant 9th chord?
R – 3 – 5 – b7 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 10, 14).
Is Eb9 the same as D#9?
Yes. Eb and D# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Eb9 and D#9 sound the same.