Chord · 9ths
E♭maj9 — E♭ Major 9th
E♭maj9 is the E♭ major 9th chord. It is built on the root E♭ with major 3rd (G), perfect 5th (B♭), major 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♭maj9.
- Root
- E♭
- Quality
- Major 9th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7 9
- Notes
- E♭ G B♭ D F
On the keyboard
The notes of E♭maj9
| 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 | major 7th | D5 |
| 9 | F | major 9th | F5 |
Other 9ths on E♭
Major 9th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.