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Chord Shapes

There are 4 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers 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 Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers 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 Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers 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 Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Eb maj9 Description

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on the Eb maj9 chord. This beautiful chord, part of the Major Chords family, is composed of the notes Eb, G, Bb, D, and F. It's built from the music intervals of 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9, which in full notation are the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Major Seventh, and Major Ninth respectively.

Understanding how to play the Eb maj9 chord involves a deep dive into music theory, specifically the concept of intervals. This chord, like many others, is constructed by stacking intervals. If you're not familiar with this concept, we recommend checking out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.

Once you've grasped the theory behind chord construction, you'll be ready to learn the fretboard patterns and chord diagrams that will allow you to play the Eb maj9 chord with confidence and ease. For a deeper understanding of how chords are denoted depending on the intervals that compose them, you might find our tutorial on chord notation helpful.

The Eb maj9 chord is more advanced than beginner chords, so if you're looking to level up your guitar skills, this is a great place to start. For more advanced chords, check out our intermediate guitar chord tutorial.

Finally, if you're curious about how the Eb maj9 chord fits into larger pieces of music, you might be interested in our tutorial on jazz chord progressions, which often make use of the maj7, m7, and 7 chord types, or our guide on common chord progressions.

Whether you're a seasoned guitarist or a beginner looking to expand your skills, understanding the Eb maj9 chord can open up new possibilities in your music. Happy strumming!

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