Eb7b9 guitar chord
The Eb7b9 chord (Eb 7th flat 9) is built from the notes Eb, G, Bb, Db and Fb, formula 1–3–5–b7–b9.
- Notes
- Eb G Bb Db Fb
- Type
- 7th flat 9
- Level
- Barre chord
OpenShape 1 of 3
xx1020How to play Eb7b9
The easiest Eb7b9 shape is xx1020, starting around fret 1. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
Dark and tense, pulling strongly toward a minor chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Eb7b9 chord?
Eb7b9 contains Eb, G, Bb, Db and Fb. Its formula is 1–3–5–b7–b9.
Is Eb7b9 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is xx1020.
What can I play instead of Eb7b9?
Eb7 is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Eb7b9 is too hard or too busy.