Eb maj9 Guitar Chord | Play, Hear and Practice with our Tool

The Eb major ninth chord (Ebmaj9) is spelled Eb, G, Bb, D and F. The ninth, F, is the second note of the Eb major scale placed an octave higher, so it stays inside the key.

There are four voicings on this page, one of them with open strings and two using a barre. In a major key, maj9 chords are built on the first and fourth degrees, just like maj7. Because every chord tone sits in the Eb major scale, that scale is its natural home. To find each of these notes from any root, see intervals on the fretboard.

Press play on the fretboard player at the top to hear Ebmaj9 strummed and as an arpeggio.

Eb major 9th guitar chord is also written as Ebmaj9, EbM9, EbΔ9 or Ebma9.

Notes in the Eb maj9 chord:

Eb G Bb D F

Chord Formula:

Formula: 1 3 5 7 9

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Eb Maj9 Guitar Chord Diagrams

Position 1 Open

Finger Positions

Mute the low E string
Mute the A string
Let the G string play without pressing any fret
Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the D string
Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 1 of the high E string
Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the B string

Position 2 Movable

Finger 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 B string
Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the G string

Position 3 Barre Movable

Finger Positions

Mute the low E string
Mute the A string
Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the G and high E strings at the same time
Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the B string
Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 13 of the D string

Position 4 Barre Movable

Finger 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 ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the G string
Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the B string

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FAQ

What notes does Ebmaj9 have?

Eb, G, Bb, D and F. The Eb major triad is Eb, G, Bb; D is the major seventh and F is the ninth.

Is D#maj9 another name for Ebmaj9?

Yes. D#maj9 contains D#, F##, A#, C## and E#, the same pitches as Eb, G, Bb, D and F. The flat spelling is easier to read.

How many ways can Ebmaj9 be played on guitar?

Four voicings: one with open strings, two using a barre, and one that is neither. Together they span fret 1 to fret 13.

How does Eb major ninth differ from Ebmaj7?

Ebmaj7 is Eb, G, Bb and D. The ninth chord adds F, the major ninth, on top, and keeps the same major seventh, D.

Which major scale contains Ebmaj9?

Eb major: Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb, C and D. It holds all five chord tones, so melodies over Ebmaj9 can stay inside it.