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Aliases: Eh9E-9b5

Em9b5 Chord

Below you can find chord diagrams, piano fingerings, guitar fingering, notes, intervals, scales, and arpeggios.

Audible Example

What does a Em9b5 chord sound like?

Em9b5 chord

Piano Fingering

How do you play a Em9b5 chord on the piano?

E
F#
G
Bb
D
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Guitar Fingering

How do you play a Em9b5 chord on the guitar?

E
B
G
D
A
E
Bb
F#
E
F#
G
D
Bb
G
F#
E
G
D
Bb
Bb
F#
D
E
G
Bb
E
F#
D
G
D
Bb
F#
E
G
D
E
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About the Em9b5 chord

This is a minor-quality chord, meaning it is built on a minor triad foundation. Minor chords and their extensions produce darker, more emotional, and introspective sounds compared to major chords. They are essential for creating depth and contrast in music across all genres.

Notes

What notes are in a Em9b5 chord?

E - G - D - Bb - F#

Intervals

What intervals are in a Em9b5 chord?

Root Note

Minor 3rd

Minor 7th

Major 2nd

Scales

What scales does a Em9b5 chord fit in?