Ebm9 Ukulele Chord
Need the Ebm9 chord for a song? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the g, C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A two-finger shape. Here is how to play Ebm9, step by step.
- 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
- Eb minor ninth
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 b7 9
- Intervals
- Eb (root), Gb (minor 3rd), Bb (perfect 5th), Db (minor 7th), F (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.
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 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.