Ebm(maj9) Guitar Chord Chart | Eb Minor Major Ninth
Eb minor major ninth, or Ebm(maj9), is spelled Eb, Gb, Bb, D and F. Two of its notes, the D and the F, are natural, so no double accidentals appear in this spelling.
The D is the major seventh, a half step below the root, and the F is the ninth, a whole step above. Together the Gb, Bb and D form a Gb augmented triad. All five notes belong to the Eb harmonic minor scale. Compared with Ebm(maj7), the only new note is the F. The chord is the root, minor third, fifth, major seventh and ninth.
Eb minor major 9th guitar chord is also written as Ebm(maj9), EbmM9, Ebminmaj9 or Eb-Δ9.
Eb m(maj9) chord Notes:
Chord structure of the Minor Major Ninth chord:
Formula: 1 b3 5 7 9
Eb M(Maj9) Chord Interactive Fretboard
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FAQ
What notes does Ebm(maj9) contain?
Ebm(maj9) contains Eb, Gb, Bb, D and F. The D is the major seventh and the F is the ninth.
How is Ebm(maj9) different from Ebm9?
Ebm9 has Db as its seventh. Ebm(maj9) uses D natural instead, one semitone higher, and keeps the ninth F.
Is D#m(maj9) another spelling of Ebm(maj9)?
Yes, D# and Eb are the same pitch. D#m(maj9) is spelled D#, F#, A#, C## and E#, so Ebm(maj9) is the simpler one to read.
Which scale fits Eb minor major ninth?
Eb melodic minor: Eb, F, Gb, Ab, Bb, C, D. All five chord notes belong to it, so the scale covers the whole chord.
What interval is the F in Ebm(maj9)?
F is a ninth, two semitones up from Eb once an octave is added. It is also the second degree of the Eb melodic minor scale.
