Chord · 9ths
E♭9 — E♭ Dominant 9th
E♭9 is the E♭ dominant 9th chord. It is built on the root E♭ with major 3rd (G), perfect 5th (B♭), minor 7th (D♭) and major 9th (F) above it — the formula 1 3 5 ♭7 9, sounding the notes E♭ G B♭ D♭ F. On the piano it sits at Eb (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 5 notes in any octave are still E♭9.
- Root
- E♭
- Quality
- Dominant 9th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 ♭7 9
- Notes
- E♭ G B♭ D♭ F
On the keyboard
The notes of E♭9
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E♭ | root | E♭4 |
| 3 | G | major 3rd | G4 |
| 5 | B♭ | perfect 5th | B♭4 |
| ♭7 | D♭ | minor 7th | D♭5 |
| 9 | F | major 9th | F5 |
Other 9ths on E♭
Dominant 9th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.