Ebmadd9 guitar chord
The Ebmadd9 chord (Eb minor added 9th) is built from the notes Eb, Gb, Bb and F, formula 1–b3–5–9.
- Notes
- Eb Gb Bb F
- Type
- minor added 9th
- Level
- Barre chord
Fret 3Shape 1 of 2
x6436xHow to play Ebmadd9
The easiest Ebmadd9 shape is x6436x, starting around fret 3. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
A wistful, open-sounding minor chord.
Other ways to play it
Ebmadd9
Fret 8
Questions
What notes are in the Ebmadd9 chord?
Ebmadd9 contains Eb, Gb, Bb and F. Its formula is 1–b3–5–9.
Is Ebmadd9 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x6436x.
What can I play instead of Ebmadd9?
Ebm is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Ebmadd9 is too hard or too busy.