Ebmaj9 chord
Eb major 9th · also written D#maj9
C4
Eb
G
Bb
C5
D
F
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Notes
- EbR
- G3
- Bb5
- D7
- F9
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9
Ebmaj9 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Ebmaj9
C4
Eb
G
Bb
C5
D
1st inversion Ebmaj9/G
C4
G
Bb
C5
D
Eb
2nd inversion Ebmaj9/Bb
C4
Bb
C5
D
Eb
G
3rd inversion Ebmaj9/D
C5
D
Eb
G
Bb
C6
More Eb chords
Major 9th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Ebmaj9 chord?
The Eb major 9th chord (Ebmaj9) has 5 notes: Eb, G, Bb, D and F.
How do you play Ebmaj9 on the piano?
Put your right hand on Eb, G, Bb, D 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 major 9th chord?
R – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 11, 14).
Is Ebmaj9 the same as D#maj9?
Yes. Eb and D# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Ebmaj9 and D#maj9 sound the same.