Ebm9 chord
Eb minor 9th · also written D#m9
C4
Eb
Gb
Bb
C5
Db
F
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Notes
- EbR
- Gbb3
- Bb5
- Dbb7
- F9
Formula: R – b3 – 5 – b7 – 9
Ebm9 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Ebm9
C4
Eb
Gb
Bb
C5
Db
1st inversion Ebm9/Gb
C4
Gb
Bb
C5
Db
Eb
2nd inversion Ebm9/Bb
C4
Bb
C5
Db
Eb
Gb
3rd inversion Ebm9/Db
C5
Db
Eb
Gb
Bb
C6
More Eb chords
Minor 9th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Ebm9 chord?
The Eb minor 9th chord (Ebm9) has 5 notes: Eb, Gb, Bb, Db and F.
How do you play Ebm9 on the piano?
Put your right hand on Eb, Gb, 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 minor 9th chord?
R – b3 – 5 – b7 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7, 10, 14).
Is Ebm9 the same as D#m9?
Yes. Eb and D# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Ebm9 and D#m9 sound the same.