Accessible Page: Eb9b5 Guitar Chords Explained | Eb Dominant Ninth Flat five

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

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

Eb 9b5 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the Eb 9b5 chord. This intriguing chord belongs to the Dominant Chords family, and is composed of the notes Eb, G, Bbb, Db, and F. The intervals that build this chord are 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), b5 (Diminished Fifth), b7 (Minor Seventh), and 9 (Major Ninth).

For those of you who are new to the world of guitar chords, we recommend checking out our full tutorial on guitar chords of all types to get a comprehensive understanding of the subject.

The Eb 9b5 chord is a more advanced chord, so if you're just starting out, you might want to first get comfortable with simpler chords. Our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords can help you bridge the gap between beginner and more complex chords like the Eb 9b5.

Understanding the fretboard intervals is crucial for mastering chords like the Eb 9b5. We have a dedicated tutorial about fretboard intervals that can help you grasp this concept. Also, our tutorial on how to build chords by stacking intervals can provide you with a solid foundation in chord construction.

Once you've got a handle on the Eb 9b5 chord, you might want to explore how it can be used in jazz chord progressions, which often utilize maj7, m7, and 7 chord types. The Eb 9b5 can add some interesting color to your progressions.

Finally, if you're curious about how the chord notation for the Eb 9b5 is derived, be sure to check out our tutorial on chord notation. This will help you understand how the intervals that compose a chord determine its name.

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