Eb9 chord (E flat dominant ninth) on piano
Eb9 (E flat dominant ninth) has five notes: E flat, G, B flat, D flat and F. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, b7, 9. In major keys, Eb9 is the V9 chord in Ab major.
Eb9 inversions and fingering
Eb G Db · LH 5-3-1
Eb Db G Bb F · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-1
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| Symbol | Eb9 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Ebdom9 |
| Notes | Eb G Bb Db F |
| Formula | 1 3 5 b7 9 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, major second |
| Type | Dominant ninth chord |
Eb9 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: Db3 (flat 7), Eb3 (1), F3 (9), G3 (3), Bb3 (5), Db4 (flat 7), Eb4 (1), F4 (9), G4 (3), Bb4 (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the Eb9 chord?
Eb9 (E flat dominant ninth) has five notes: E flat, G, B flat, D flat and F. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, b7, 9. Eb is the root, G is the major third, Bb is the perfect fifth, Db is the minor seventh and F is the major second.
How do you play Eb9 on piano?
Play Eb, G, Bb, Db and F together. Shell (left hand): Eb G Db · LH 5-3-1.
What key is Eb9 in?
In major keys, Eb9 is the V9 chord in Ab major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Eb9 and Eb7?
Eb9 is Eb7 (Eb, G, Bb and Db) with F, the 9th, added.