Ebm guitar chord
The Ebm chord (Eb minor) is built from the notes Eb, Gb and Bb, formula 1–b3–5. It appears in Db major (as ii), B major (as iii) and F# major (as vi).
- Notes
- Eb Gb Bb
- Type
- minor
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 6Shape 1 of 2
x68876How to play Ebm
The usual Ebm shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 6 across several strings (x68876). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Darker and more reflective than a major chord, because the third is lowered by a half step.
Other ways to play it
Ebm
Fret 1
Questions
What notes are in the Ebm chord?
Ebm contains Eb, Gb and Bb. Its formula is 1–b3–5.
Is Ebm hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x68876. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 1 and play an open Dm shape.