I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
Eb Major 9 Chord
Learn the Eb Major 9 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1Eb3G5Bb7D9F
Playable Eb Major 9 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
D shape, open position
Low to high strings: 3 x 1 3 3 1
C shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: x 6 5 7 6 x
A shape, fret 6
Low to high strings: x 6 x 10 8 10
G shape, fret 8
Low to high strings: 11 x 8 10 8 10
E shape, fret 11
Low to high strings: 11 x 12 12 x 13
Full fretboard map
Every Eb Major 9 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
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Common progressions using Eb Major 9
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | Eb |
| 3 | 3 | G |
| 5 | 5 | Bb |
| 7 | 7 | D |
| 9 | 2 | F |
Formula
R – 3 – 5 – 7 – 2