Ebm9 Guitar Chord Diagrams | Eb Minor Ninth
Welcome to our tutorial on the Eb m9 chord. This chord, part of the Minor Chords family, is a rich and complex sound that can add depth to your guitar playing. It is composed of the notes Eb, Gb, Bb, Db, and F, and is built using the intervals 1, b3, 5, b7, and 9.
Understanding these intervals is crucial to mastering the Eb m9 chord. The 1 represents the Root, b3 is the Minor Third, 5 is the Perfect Fifth, b7 is the Minor Seventh, and 9 is the Major Ninth. If you need a refresher on these terms, check out our tutorial on fretboard intervals.
Playing the Eb m9 chord involves a specific arrangement of these notes on the fretboard. To help you visualize this, we will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the chord. If you need help understanding these diagrams, our tutorial on how to denote chords can be a helpful resource.
The Eb m9 chord is more advanced than beginner chords, but don't let that intimidate you. With practice, you can incorporate it into your repertoire and use it to enrich your sound. For more advanced chords, you can check out our intermediate guitar chord tutorial.
This chord is often used in jazz chord progressions. If you're interested in exploring this genre further, our tutorial on jazz chord progressions can be a great next step.
Remember, understanding and playing chords is a journey. Take your time, practice regularly, and don't forget to enjoy the process. Happy playing!
Notes in the Eb m9 chord:
EbGbBbDbF
Chord formula for the Minor Ninth chord:
Guitar Patterns for the Eb Minor Ninth chord
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You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.
Position 1
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Position 2
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Position 3
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You can find more shapes in our all guitar chords online library. If you prefer a printable pdf, download the Free Guitar Chords Chart Pdf
Play This Chord With Other Roots
C m9 | D m9 | E m9 | F m9 | G m9 | A m9 | B m9 | C#m9 | D#m9 | F#m9 | G#m9 | A#m9 | Abm9 | Bbm9 | Dbm9 | Ebm9 | Gbm9
Complete Fretboard Map of Eb m9 chord tones
Pick some of the tones from the fretboard map below and play this chord in new ways.