Eb mi11♭5
Notes:Eb – Gb – A – Db – F – Ab
Formula:R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11
Intervals:P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11
Scale Degrees:1-b3-b5-b7-9-11
Introduction
The Eb mi11♭5 piano chord (Ebmi11♭5) consists of the notes Eb, Gb, A, Db, F, Ab. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11 | Scale degrees: 1-b3-b5-b7-9-11.
Enharmonic equivalent: E♭ is enharmonically equivalent to D♯. See D# mi11♭5.
Notes
Eb mi11♭5 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | Eb4 – Gb4 – A4 – Db5 – F5 – Ab5 |
| 1st Inversion | Gb4 – A4 – Db5 – F5 – Ab5 – Eb6 |
| 2nd Inversion | A4 – Db5 – F5 – Ab5 – Eb6 – Gb6 |
Key Signature
The key of Eb mi11♭5 has 3 flats: B♭, E♭, A♭.
B♭E♭A♭
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11
Intervals: P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11
The Eb mi11♭5 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11 show the distance between each note in the chord.
Eb mi11♭5 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the Eb mi11♭5 chord?
The Eb mi11♭5 chord (Ebmi11♭5) contains 6 notes: Eb, Gb, A, Db, F, Ab. Formula: R-m3-d5-m7-M9-P11.
How is Ebmi11♭5 used in music?
Ebmi11♭5 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 Ebmi11♭5?
Ebmi11♭5 uses scale degrees 1-b3-b5-b7-9-11, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on Eb and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice Ebmi11♭5 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing Ebmi11♭5 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve Ebmi11♭5 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.