Finger Positions

Ebm13 diagram
Root Note Eb
Name Eb minor thirteenth
Intervals 1P-3m-5P-7m-9M-13M
Relative Minor Cm
Notes Eb, Gb, Bb, Db, F, C
Aliases Ebm13, Eb-13

How to play the Ebm13 Chord

The Ebm13 is a fundamental dominant chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the Eb minor thirteenth is built using the 1P, 3m, 5P, 7m, 9M, 13M intervals. In the key of Eb Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Ebm13 chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

vi-IV-I-V

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to Eb helps with transposition and ear training.

Scale Compatibility

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Dorian Dorian #4 Bebop Minor Composite Blues Chromatic

* 5 scales found containing the notes Eb, Gb, Bb, Db, F, C.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Ebm13 chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 63, 66, 70, 61, 65, 60
Frequencies (Hz)

311.1269837220809, 369.9944227116344, 466.1637615180899, 277.1826309768721, 349.2282314330039, 261.6255653005986