Eb7(b9) Guitar Chord | Play, Hear, and Master It Interactively

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Eb 7(b9) position 1 guitar chord diagram

Eb7(b9) (Eb seventh flat nine) follows the formula 1, 3, 5, b7, b9, so on Eb it reads Eb, G, Bb, Db and Fb. Take away the root and the remaining G, Bb, Db and Fb stack in minor thirds, which makes a diminished seventh chord.

Five voicings in total, from fret 1 to fret 12, and two of them are barre shapes. Fb sounds like E; the unusual name comes from stacking thirds by letter name. Every tone of Eb7(b9) sits inside the Eb Phrygian Dominant scale, the fifth mode of the harmonic minor scale, so it is a natural pool of notes for lines over the chord.

Strum the shape in front of your microphone and the chord player at the top shows which strings ring and which are muted.

Eb 7th with flat 9th guitar chord is also written as Eb7(b9), Eb7b9 or Eb7-9.

Notes that compose the Eb 7(b9) chord:

Eb G Bb Db Fb

How the Dominant Seventh Flat Nine Added chord is built:

Formula: 1 3 5 b7 b9

Eb 7(B9) Guitar Chord Diagrams

Position 1 Open

Finger Positions

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

Position 2 Barre Movable

Eb 7(b9) position 2 guitar chord diagram

Finger Positions

Mute the low E string
Mute the high E string
Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the D and B 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 G string

Position 3 Barre Movable

Eb 7(b9) position 3 guitar chord diagram

Finger Positions

Mute the A string
Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the low E, D and B strings at the same time
Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 12 of the G string
Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the high E string

Position 4 Movable

Eb 7(b9) position 4 guitar chord diagram

Finger Positions

Mute the low E string
Mute the A string
Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the D string
Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the B string
Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the G string
Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the high E string

Position 5 Movable

Eb 7(b9) position 5 guitar chord diagram

Finger Positions

Mute the low E string
Mute the high E string
Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the G string
Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the A string
Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the D string
Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the B string

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Play This Chord With Other Roots

C 7(b9) | D 7(b9) | E 7(b9) | F 7(b9) | G 7(b9) | A 7(b9) | B 7(b9) | C#7(b9) | D#7(b9) | F#7(b9) | G#7(b9) | A#7(b9) | Ab7(b9) | Bb7(b9) | Db7(b9) | Eb7(b9) | Gb7(b9)

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FAQ

What notes make up Eb7(b9)?

Eb, G, Bb, Db and Fb. The Fb is the flat ninth and sounds like E natural, a half step higher than Eb one octave up.

How does Eb7(b9) differ from a plain Eb7 chord?

A plain Eb7 holds Eb, G, Bb and Db. Eb7(b9) adds a fifth note, Fb, the flat ninth, a half step higher than the root one octave up. That note brings the extra tension.

Is Eb7(b9) the same as D#7(b9)?

Yes, the two names describe one sound. D#7(b9) is spelled D#, F##, A#, C# and E, which needs a double sharp, so the Eb spelling is easier to read.

Which scale goes with the Eb seventh flat nine chord?

The Eb Phrygian Dominant scale: Eb, Fb, G, Ab, Bb, Cb and Db. All five chord tones sit inside it, and it is the fifth mode of harmonic minor.

How many voicings are listed for Eb7(b9)?

Five voicings are listed, from the first fret up to the twelfth fret. One of them uses open strings and two are barre voicings.