Ebadd9 Ukulele Chord
Looking for the Ebadd9 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 two-finger shape. Here is how to play Ebadd9, step by step.
- Notes: Eb, G, Bb and F
- Frets: 0 3 1 1
- Tuning: g C E A
Ebadd9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Added 9th
- Also known as
- Eb added ninth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 9
- Intervals
- Eb (root), G (major 3rd), Bb (perfect 5th), F (9th)
- Notes
- Eb, G, Bb and F
- Frets
- 0 3 1 1
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Ebadd9 chord
Here is the Ebadd9 chord step by step:
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the C string.
- Lay your index finger flat across the 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 Ebadd9 chord?
The Ebadd9 chord is built from four notes: Eb, G, Bb and F (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th and 9th). The added ninth keeps the chord bright but opens it up with a more modern, ringing color.
Ukulele songs that use the Ebadd9 chord
Want to go further?
Once Ebadd9 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Eb7, Ebmaj7, Ebm and Eb. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.