Ebm9 Ukulele Chord
Ebm9 on ukulele is 6-6-6-8: barre the 6th fret across the g, C and E strings with your index finger and put your middle finger on the 8th 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#m9, D sharp minor ninth.
- Notes: Eb, Gb, Bb, Db and F
- Frets: 6 6 6 8
- Tuning: g C E A
Ebm9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor 9th
- Also known as
- D#m9, or Eb minor ninth
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 b7 9
- Intervals
- Eb (root), Gb (minor 3rd), Bb (perfect 5th), Db (minor 7th), F (major 9th)
- Notes
- Eb, Gb, Bb, Db and F
- Frets
- 6 6 6 8
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Ebm9 chord
Here is the Ebm9 chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across the g, C and E strings at the 6th fret, a small barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 8th 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 Ebm9?
Not really. 6-6-6-8 is already the simplest playable shape for Ebm9 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 Ebm9 chord?
The Ebm9 chord is built from five notes: Eb, Gb, Bb, Db and F (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th, minor 7th and major 9th). 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 Ebm9 chord
Want to go further?
Once Ebm9 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. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.