Finger Positions

Ebmaj13 diagram
Root Note Eb
Name Eb major thirteenth
Intervals 1P-3M-5P-7M-9M-13M
Relative Minor Cm
Notes Eb, G, Bb, D, F, C
Aliases Ebmaj13, EbMaj13, Eb^13

How to play the Ebmaj13 Chord

The Ebmaj13 is a fundamental major 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 major 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 Ebmaj13 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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Major Bebop Lydian Bebop Major Ichikosucho Chromatic

* 6 scales found containing the notes Eb, G, Bb, D, F, C.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Ebmaj13 chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 63, 67, 70, 62, 65, 60
Frequencies (Hz)

311.1269837220809, 391.99543598174927, 466.1637615180899, 293.6647679174076, 349.2282314330039, 261.6255653005986