Ebmadd9 Ukulele Chord
Looking for the Ebmadd9 chord on your ukulele? 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 three-finger shape. Here is how to play Ebmadd9, step by step.
- Notes: Eb, Gb, Bb and F
- Frets: 8 6 6 8
- Tuning: g C E A
Ebmadd9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor added 9th
- Also known as
- Eb minor added ninth
- Formula
- 1 b3 5 9
- Intervals
- Eb (root), Gb (minor 3rd), Bb (perfect 5th), F (9th)
- Notes
- Eb, Gb, Bb and F
- Frets
- 8 6 6 8
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Ebmadd9 chord
Here is the Ebmadd9 chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 8th fret of the g string.
- Lay your index finger flat across the C and E strings at the 6th fret, a small barre.
- Put your little 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 Ebmadd9 chord?
The Ebmadd9 chord is built from four notes: Eb, Gb, Bb and F (the root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th and 9th). The added ninth gives the minor chord a more open, modern color.
Ukulele songs that use the Ebmadd9 chord
Want to go further?
Once Ebmadd9 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.