Guitar arpeggio
Eb Major Add9 Guitar Arpeggio
Eb Major Add9 is a four-note added-tone arpeggio built from Eb, G, Bb, and F. It is also commonly called Eb Major Add 9, EbAdd9, and EbAdd2. Use it to study chord tones, interval formulas, and guitar fretboard positions.
- Chord tones
- Eb, G, Bb, F
- Formula
- 1 3 5 9
- Semitones
- 0 4 7 14
- Chord symbols
- Ebadd9, Ebadd2
- Also called
- Eb Major Add 9EbAdd9EbAdd2
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 major add9 chord tones across standard tuning.
This same arpeggio shape is also commonly called Eb Major Add 9 or EbAdd9 or EbAdd2.
Chord construction and defining tones
Eb major add9 is defined by 3 (G) and 9 (F). It keeps the complete major triad and adds the ninth without including a seventh.
Harmonic use
Use this arpeggio over Ebadd9 and major chords where the ninth adds color but no major- or dominant-seventh quality is intended.
Practice this arpeggio on guitar
- Play the Eb Major Add9 arpeggio from one Eb root to the next in at least two fretboard positions, saying each note name and interval degree aloud.
- Pair 3 (G) and 9 (F) in different octaves and keep the ninth separated from the root when possible.
- Outline Ebadd9 and use the ninth as a melodic upper extension before returning to the triad.
Fretboard diagram
Open this arpeggio in the fretboard tool
Start with Eb Major Add9 loaded, then adjust tuning, labels, colors, fret count, and orientation.
Open in interactive fretboard