E♭ 7♭9♯11
Also known as D♯ 7♭9♯11
Same keys, different spelling.
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E♭7♭9♯11
E♭ – G – B♭ – D♭ – F♭ – A
Formula:R-M3-P5-m7-m9-A11
Intervals:P1-M3-P5-m7-m9-A11
Scale Degrees:1-3-5-b7-b9-#11
Introduction
The E♭ 7♭9♯11 chord is a six-note chord made up of E♭, G, B♭, D♭, F♭, and A. It is built from a root, major third, perfect fifth, minor seventh, minor ninth, and augmented eleventh.
Notes
Key Signature
The key of Eb 7♭9♯11 has 3 flats.
B♭E♭A♭
Order of flats
Flats are added in a fixed order — the reverse of the sharp order. Each new flat key adds the next flat on the list.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭F♭
Mnemonic: Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles’ Father
Chords in the Key of E♭ Major
These are the diatonic triads built on each degree of the E♭ major scale:
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
I — E♭ Major (major)
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-m9-A11
Intervals: P1-M3-P5-m7-m9-A11
The E♭ 7♭9♯11 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-M3-P5-m7-m9-A11 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-M3-P5-m7-m9-A11 show the distance between each note in the chord.
E♭ 7♭9♯11 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the Eb 7♭9♯11 chord?
The Eb 7♭9♯11 chord (Eb7♭9♯11) contains 6 notes: Eb, G, Bb, Db, E, A. Formula: R-M3-P5-m7-m9-A11.
How is Eb7♭9♯11 used in music?
Eb7♭9♯11 is used in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music to add harmonic color. It appears as a dominant or tonic chord depending on context.
What is the scale degree formula for Eb7♭9♯11?
Eb7♭9♯11 uses scale degrees 1-3-5-b7-b9-#11, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on Eb and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice Eb7♭9♯11 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing Eb7♭9♯11 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve Eb7♭9♯11 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.
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