Ebmaj9 Ukulele Chord
Ebmaj9 on ukulele is 8-7-10-8: put your index finger on the 7th fret of the C string, your middle finger on the 8th fret of the g string, your ring finger on the 8th fret of the A string and your little finger on the 10th fret of the E string. It is a four-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast. You will also see it written as D#maj9, D sharp major ninth.
- Notes: Eb, G, Bb, D and F
- Frets: 8 7 10 8
- Tuning: g C E A
Ebmaj9 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 9th
- Also known as
- D#maj9, or Eb major ninth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7 9
- Intervals
- Eb (root), G (major 3rd), Bb (perfect 5th), D (major 7th), F (major 9th)
- Notes
- Eb, G, Bb, D and F
- Frets
- 8 7 10 8
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Ebmaj9 chord
Here is the Ebmaj9 chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 8th fret of the g string.
- Put your index finger on the 7th fret of the C string.
- Put your little finger on the 10th fret of the E string.
- Put your ring finger on the 8th fret of the A string.
- Strum all four strings.
It is a bit of a stretch, so go slow and let your hand learn the shape. These quick tips for tricky chords help. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Ebmaj9?
Not really. 8-7-10-8 is already the simplest playable shape for Ebmaj9 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 Ebmaj9 chord?
The Ebmaj9 chord is built from five notes: Eb, G, Bb, D and F (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, major 7th and major 9th). The major seventh lays a dreamy, jazzy warmth over a bright major chord. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Want to go further?
Once Ebmaj9 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.