Ebm(add9) chord
Eb minor added 9th · also written D#m(add9)
C4
Eb
Gb
Bb
C5
F
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Notes
- EbR
- Gbb3
- Bb5
- F9
Formula: R – b3 – 5 – 9
Ebm(add9) inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Ebm(add9)
C4
Eb
Gb
Bb
C5
1st inversion Ebm(add9)/Gb
C4
Gb
Bb
C5
Eb
2nd inversion Ebm(add9)/Bb
C4
Bb
C5
Eb
Gb
More Eb chords
Minor added 9th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Ebm(add9) chord?
The Eb minor added 9th chord (Ebm(add9)) has 4 notes: Eb, Gb, Bb and F.
How do you play Ebm(add9) on the piano?
Put your right hand on Eb, Gb, 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 minor added 9th chord?
R – b3 – 5 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7, 14).
Is Ebm(add9) the same as D#m(add9)?
Yes. Eb and D# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Ebm(add9) and D#m(add9) sound the same.