Ebm chord
Eb minor · also written D#m
C4
Eb
Gb
Bb
C5
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Notes
- EbR
- Gbb3
- Bb5
Formula: R – b3 – 5
Ebm inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Ebm
C4
Eb
Gb
Bb
C5
1st inversion Ebm/Gb
C4
Gb
Bb
C5
Eb
2nd inversion Ebm/Bb
C4
Bb
C5
Eb
Gb
More Eb chords
Minor chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Ebm chord?
The Eb minor chord (Ebm) has 3 notes: Eb, Gb and Bb.
How do you play Ebm on the piano?
Put your right hand on Eb, Gb and Bb, 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 minor chord?
R – b3 – 5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7).
Is Ebm the same as D#m?
Yes. Eb and D# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Ebm and D#m sound the same.