Ebmaj9 chord (E flat major ninth) on piano
Ebmaj9 (E flat major ninth) has five notes: E flat, G, B flat, D and F. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. In major keys, Ebmaj9 is the Imaj9 chord in Eb major and the IVmaj9 in Bb major.
Ebmaj9 inversions and fingering
Eb G D · LH 5-3-1
Eb D G Bb F · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-1
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| Symbol | Ebmaj9 |
|---|---|
| Also written | EbM9, EbΔ9 |
| Notes | Eb G Bb D F |
| Formula | 1 3 5 7 9 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major seventh, major second |
| Type | Major ninth chord |
Ebmaj9 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D3 (7), Eb3 (1), F3 (9), G3 (3), Bb3 (5), D4 (7), Eb4 (1), F4 (9), G4 (3), Bb4 (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the Ebmaj9 chord?
Ebmaj9 (E flat major ninth) has five notes: E flat, G, B flat, D and F. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. Eb is the root, G is the major third, Bb is the perfect fifth, D is the major seventh and F is the major second.
How do you play Ebmaj9 on piano?
Play Eb, G, Bb, D and F together. Shell (left hand): Eb G D · LH 5-3-1.
What key is Ebmaj9 in?
In major keys, Ebmaj9 is the Imaj9 chord in Eb major and the IVmaj9 in Bb major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Ebmaj9 and Ebmaj7?
Ebmaj9 is Ebmaj7 (Eb, G, Bb and D) with F, the 9th, added.