EB MAJOR NINTH - UKULELE

Chord Composition

The Eb Major Ninth chord is composed of 5 notes :

• D# (Root)
• G (Major third)
• A# (Perfect fifth)
• D (Major seventh)
• F (Major ninth)

These notes form a major ninth chord, combining stability and harmonic richness.

How to play Eb Major Ninth on ukulele

The maj9 chord Eb Major Ninth is a major seventh chord (1-3-5-7) with an added major ninth.

• Complete structure: root, major third, fifth, major seventh, major ninth (5 notes)
• Lush sound: very rich and sophisticated, emblematic of modern jazz
• Enriched rest chord: replaces Imaj7 for even more color
• Extended voicings: often played on 5-6 strings in jazz

This is probably the richest and most consonant chord in jazz, combining the sweetness of major seventh with the brightness of the ninth.

Common uses of Eb Major Ninth

The maj9 chord brings maximum sophistication:

• Modern jazz: preferred tonic chord (Imaj9)
• Bossa nova: emblematic color of the style
• Neo-soul and R&B: modern harmonic sophistication
• Jazz ballads: creates lush atmosphere

Styles

Modern jazz: sophisticated rest chord.

Bossa nova: defines elegant Brazilian sound.

Neo-soul: contemporary harmonic richness.

Similar Chords

• Eb Major Ninth on piano
• Eb Major Ninth on charango
• Eb Major Ninth on guitar