Gitarist OkuluEbm chordEb minor
Ebm (Eb minor, also written D#m) has a sad, soft, emotional sound. Notes: Eb – Gb – Bb.
How to play Ebm
- String 6: not played
- String 5: not played
- String 4: fret 1, finger 1 (index)
- String 3: fret 3, finger 3 (ring)
- String 2: fret 4, finger 4 (pinky)
- String 1: fret 2, finger 2 (middle)
× muted string · ○ open string · numbers are fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
💻 Learn it by playing in the app
Open the app →The chord check listens and tells you which string is muted
Chord structure
| Note | Eb | Gb | Bb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interval | 1 (root) | ♭3 (minor 3rd) | 5 (perfect 5th) |
Other ways to play Ebm
Fret 1 · D shape
Fret 6 · A shape
Fret 11 · E shape
Tips
- Press with your fingertips as close to the fret as you can; you need less force for a clean sound.
- Pick each string on its own and listen for muted strings; a finger touching the next string is the usual cause.
- Press, release, press again: if you can form Ebm cleanly 20 times in a minute, you have it.