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Chord Shapes

There are 9 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the D 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 G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the D 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 is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the D 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 G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 8

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 9

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the A, G and B strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Eb 9 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the Eb 9 chord, an intriguing member of the Dominant Chords family. This chord, rich in harmony, is composed of the notes Eb, G, Bb, Db, and F. The intervals that build this chord are 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), and 9 (Major Ninth).

If you are new to understanding these intervals, we recommend checking out this tutorial on fretboard intervals to gain a deeper understanding of how chords are constructed.

The Eb 9 chord, like other dominant chords, has a unique and compelling sound. If you're interested in exploring more chords in this family, take a look at our tutorial on dominant (7) guitar chords.

Our lesson will guide you on how to play the Eb 9 chord with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the chord. You will also learn how to denote this chord depending on the intervals that compose it. For more information on chord notation, check out our tutorial on how to denote chords.

Ready to dive deeper into the world of advanced chords like the Eb 9? Our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords is a great place to expand your chord vocabulary.

Playing the Eb 9 chord is not just about knowing its structure, but also about understanding where it fits in the context of music. This tutorial on common chord progressions will help you learn how to put chords together to create songs.

Let's embark on this exciting journey to master the Eb 9 chord. Happy playing!

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