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Chord Shapes

There are 5 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 1 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 1 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the D and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the A, D and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the D, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the D string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Eb 6/9 Description

Welcome to this comprehensive tutorial on the Eb 6/9 chord. This chord, part of the Major Chords family, is composed of the notes Eb, G, Bb, C, and F. The structure of the chord is built on a series of intervals, namely 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), 6 (Major Sixth), and 9 (Major Ninth). Understanding these intervals is crucial to grasping the structure and sound of the Eb 6/9 chord.

To better comprehend the formation of this chord, you may want to take a look at our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals. This will provide you with a solid foundation on the theory behind chord construction.

The Eb 6/9 chord is not a beginner's chord, but rather one that requires some understanding of more advanced concepts. For those interested in delving deeper into these more complex chords, our intermediate guitar chord tutorial is a great place to start.

Our tutorial will also provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you visualize and play the Eb 6/9 chord. If you're unsure of the notation of these chords, our tutorial on chord notation can be a helpful guide.

Additionally, if you're interested in exploring other chords that incorporate the sixth and ninth intervals, our tutorial on sixth guitar chords and tutorial on ninth guitar chords are excellent resources.

Mastering the Eb 6/9 chord can open up new possibilities in your playing, particularly in genres like jazz that often use these types of chords. We hope this tutorial will be a valuable step in your guitar learning journey.

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