Eb9 Ukulele Chord
Looking for the Eb9 chord on your ukulele? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A one-finger ukulele chord. The steps below show exactly where it goes.
- Notes: Eb, G, Bb, Db and F
- Frets: 0 1 1 1
- Tuning: g C E A
Eb9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Dominant 9th
- Also known as
- Eb ninth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 b7 9
- Intervals
- Eb (root), G (major 3rd), Bb (perfect 5th), Db (minor 7th), F (9th)
- Notes
- Eb, G, Bb, Db and F
- Frets
- 0 1 1 1
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Eb9 chord
Here is the Eb9 chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across the C, E and A strings at the 1st fret, a small barre.
- Leave the g string open.
- Strum all four strings.
Roll your index finger slightly onto its bony side so it presses every string evenly. Read how to play bar chords if it keeps buzzing. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Eb9 chord?
The Eb9 chord is built from five notes: Eb, G, Bb, Db and F (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, minor 7th and 9th). That flat seventh makes a dominant 7th restless. It leans forward and wants to resolve to the next chord, which is why it turns up all over blues and folk. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the Eb9 chord
Want to go further?
Once Eb9 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Eb7, Ebmaj7, Ebm and Eb. Eb9 pairs most often with Bb, Ab and Cm, so the few basic chords next to it go a long way. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.