Ebm7 Ukulele Chord
Ebm7 on ukulele is 3-3-2-4: barre the 3rd fret across the g and C strings with your middle finger, put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the E string and your ring finger on the 4th fret of the A string. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. You will also see it written as D#m7, D sharp minor seventh.
- Notes: Eb, Gb, Bb and Db
- Frets: 3 3 2 4
- Tuning: g C E A
Ebm7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor 7th
- Also known as
- D#m7, or Eb minor seventh
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 b7
- Intervals
- Eb (root), Gb (minor 3rd), Bb (perfect 5th), Db (minor 7th)
- Notes
- Eb, Gb, Bb and Db
- Frets
- 3 3 2 4
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Ebm7 chord
Here is the Ebm7 chord step by step:
- Lay your middle finger flat across the g and C strings at the 3rd fret, a small barre.
- Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the E string.
- Put your ring finger on the 4th fret of the A string.
- 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.
Is there an easier way to play Ebm7?
Not really. 3-3-2-4 is already the simplest playable shape for Ebm7 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
What notes are in the Ebm7 chord?
The Ebm7 chord is built from four notes: Eb, Gb, Bb and Db (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th and minor 7th). Minor sevenths are the smooth, mellow ones. They feel relaxed and a little jazzy, softer than a plain minor. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the Ebm7 chord
Want to go further?
Once Ebm7 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.