EB MINOR ADD9 - PIANO
Chord composition
| I | ♭III | V | IX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root | Minor third | Perfect fifth | Major ninth |
| D# | F# | A# | F |
ALL ABOUT THE EB MINOR ADD9 CHORD
Chord Composition
The Eb Minor Add9 chord is composed of 4 notes :
- D# (Root)
- F# (Minor third)
- A# (Perfect fifth)
- F (Major ninth)
These notes form a minor chord with added ninth, combining melancholy and richness.
How to play Eb Minor Add9 on piano
The madd9 chord Eb Minor Add9 adds the ninth to the minor triad, without seventh.
- Minor equivalent of add9: same principle but with minor third
- Rich melancholic sound: the 9th adds light to the minor color
- Alternative rock and indie: heavily used in these genres
- Emotional ballads: perfect for introspective passages
The combination of minor third with ninth creates a powerful emotional contrast, both dark and bright.
Common uses of Eb Minor Add9
The madd9 chord enriches minor progressions:
- Alternative rock: signature color of ballads
- Indie folk: enriches minor acoustic accompaniment
- Post-rock: deep emotional textures
Styles
Alternative rock: rich melancholic ballads.
Indie folk: minor acoustic sophistication.
Post-rock: atmospheric emotional soundscapes.