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E♭ dominant ninth chord

The E♭9 chord (dominant ninth) is made of the notes E♭, G, B♭, D♭, F. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 5 ♭7 9.

E♭9

Ninths · 5 notes

Note names

How it is built

DegreeNoteInterval from the root
1E♭Unison
3GMajor third
5B♭Perfect fifth
♭7D♭Minor seventh
9FMajor ninth

Inversions

  • E♭9E♭ G B♭ D♭ FRoot position

Frequently asked questions

Which notes make up the E♭9 chord?
The notes are E♭, G, B♭, D♭, F.
What is the formula of the E♭9 chord?
The formula is 1 3 5 ♭7 9: major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, major ninth.

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