Guitar arpeggio
Eb Dominant 9 Guitar Arpeggio
Eb Dominant 9 is a five-note arpeggio built from Eb, G, Bb, Db, and F. It is also commonly called Eb Dominant Ninth and Eb9. Use it to study chord tones, interval formulas, and guitar fretboard positions.
- Chord tones
- Eb, G, Bb, Db, F
- Formula
- 1 3 5 b7 9
- Semitones
- 0 4 7 10 14
- Chord symbols
- Eb9
- Also called
- Eb Dominant NinthEb9
How to read this arpeggio
The chord tones are shown as pitch classes first. In the fretboard tool, square markers represent Eb root notes, while circular markers represent the remaining tones in the arpeggio.
Use the interactive fretboard to locate the Eb root notes and connect the remaining dominant 9 chord tones across standard tuning.
This same arpeggio shape is also commonly called Eb Dominant Ninth or Eb9.
Chord construction and defining tones
Eb dominant 9 is defined by 3 (G), b7 (Db), and 9 (F). The dominant guide tones remain intact while the ninth adds an upper extension.
Harmonic use
Use this arpeggio over Eb9, dominant funk and blues harmony, or a V chord that includes the natural ninth.
Practice this arpeggio on guitar
- Play the Eb Dominant 9 arpeggio from one Eb root to the next in at least two fretboard positions, saying each note name and interval degree aloud.
- Play 3 (G), b7 (Db), and 9 (F) as a rootless three-note group in several positions, then add the root and fifth.
- Outline Eb9, emphasize the ninth, and resolve the third and flat seventh into the next chord.
Fretboard diagram
Open this arpeggio in the fretboard tool
Start with Eb Dominant 9 loaded, then adjust tuning, labels, colors, fret count, and orientation.
Open in interactive fretboard