Ebm6/9 Guitar Chords Explained | Eb Minor Sixth Ninth

Eb m6/9 guitar chord shapes

The Ebm6/9 chord, Eb minor six nine, is built from Eb, Gb, Bb, C and F. The Eb minor triad is the base, with C as the major sixth and F as the ninth.

This is the flat spelling of D#m6/9, and every note in it is a natural or a single flat. The ninth, F, sits a whole step above the root. A minor chord with a major sixth points toward Dorian, and the Eb Dorian scale has all five notes. For the family in general, the article on sixth guitar chords is a good companion.

Eb minor 6/9 guitar chord is also written as Ebm6/9, Ebm69, Ebmin6/9 or Eb-6/9.

Notes in the Eb m6/9 chord:

Eb Gb Bb C F

Chord structure of the Minor Sixth Ninth chord:

Formula: 1 b3 5 6 9

Play This Chord With Other Roots

C m6/9 | D m6/9 | E m6/9 | F m6/9 | G m6/9 | A m6/9 | B m6/9 | C#m6/9 | D#m6/9 | F#m6/9 | G#m6/9 | A#m6/9 | Abm6/9 | Bbm6/9 | Dbm6/9 | Ebm6/9 | Gbm6/9

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FAQ

Which notes are in Ebm6/9?

Eb, Gb, Bb, C and F. The C is the major sixth and the F is the major ninth, both added to the Eb minor triad.

What is the difference between Ebm6/9 and Ebm?

Ebm is Eb, Gb and Bb. Ebm6/9 adds the major sixth C and the major ninth F, and leaves out the seventh.

Is D#m6/9 the same as Ebm6/9?

Yes, D#m6/9 is D#, F#, A#, B# and E#, which sounds identical. The Eb spelling is easier to read.

Can I improvise over Eb minor six nine with Dorian?

Yes, the Eb Dorian scale: Eb, F, Gb, Ab, Bb, C and Db. Every chord note sits in it, so melodies can stay inside it.