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Ebadd9 chord

Eb added 9th · also written D#add9

C4
Eb
G
Bb
C5
F

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Notes

  • Eb
    R
  • G
    3
  • Bb
    5
  • F
    9

Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 9

Ebadd9 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position Ebadd9

C4
Eb
G
Bb
C5

1st inversion Ebadd9/G

C4
G
Bb
C5
Eb

2nd inversion Ebadd9/Bb

C4
Bb
C5
Eb
G

FAQ

What notes are in the Ebadd9 chord?

The Eb added 9th chord (Ebadd9) has 4 notes: Eb, G, Bb and F.

How do you play Ebadd9 on the piano?

Put your right hand on Eb, G, Bb 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 added 9th chord?

R – 3 – 5 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 14).

Is Ebadd9 the same as D#add9?

Yes. Eb and D# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Ebadd9 and D#add9 sound the same.