Ebm7 guitar chord
The Ebm7 chord (Eb minor 7th) is built from the notes Eb, Gb, Bb and Db, formula 1–b3–5–b7. It appears in Db major (as ii7), B major (as iii7) and F# major (as vi7).
- Notes
- Eb Gb Bb Db
- Type
- minor 7th
- Level
- Barre chord
x68676How to play Ebm7
The usual Ebm7 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 6 across several strings (x68676). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Mellow and smooth, common in soul, R&B, jazz and laid-back pop.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Ebm7 chord?
Ebm7 contains Eb, Gb, Bb and Db. Its formula is 1–b3–5–b7.
Is Ebm7 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x68676. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 1 and play an open Dm7 shape.
What can I play instead of Ebm7?
Ebm is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Ebm7 is too hard or too busy.