The E♭ Minor Add 9 chord is a four-note chord made up of E♭, F, G♭, and B♭.
Construction
E♭ Minor Add 9 = Root + Major 2nd + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th = E♭ · F · G♭ · B♭
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| E♭ | Root | 1 |
| F | Major 2nd | 2 |
| G♭ | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| B♭ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the E♭ Minor Add 9 is the tonic (i) chord of Eb Minor, which shares the signature of its relative major, Gb Major — 6 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭, G♭, C♭).
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭
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♭ Minor
These are the triads built on each degree of the E♭ minor scale:
E♭ Minor Add 9 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the E♭ Minor Add 9 chord on piano?
The E♭ Minor Add 9 chord contains the notes E♭ – F – G♭ – B♭. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.