Ebmaj9 Ukulele Chord
Want to play the Ebmaj9 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 four-finger shape. Here is how to play Ebmaj9, step by step.
- 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
- Eb major ninth
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7 9
- Intervals
- Eb (root), G (major 3rd), Bb (perfect 5th), D (major 7th), F (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.
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 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.