Construction
E♭ Major 9♯11 = Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th + Major 7th + Major 2nd + Diminished 5th = E♭, G, B♭, D, F, A
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| E♭ | Root | 1 |
| G | Major 3rd | 3 |
| B♭ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| D | Major 7th | 7 |
| F | Major 2nd | 9 |
| A | Diminished 5th | ♭5 |
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the E♭ Major 9♯11 is the tonic (I) chord of E♭ Major, whose key signature has 3 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭).
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♭
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Chords in the Key of E♭ Major
These are the triads built on each degree of E♭ Major:
E♭ Major 9♯11 : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the E♭ Major 9♯11 chord on piano?
The E♭ Major 9♯11 chord contains the notes E♭ – G – B♭ – D – F – A. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.