Accessible Page: How to Play a Ebm7 Chord on Guitar – Easy Eb Minor Seventh Guitar Chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 11 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D and B strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the A, G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the low E, D, G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 13 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 14 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the D string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the D, G and B strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 9

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the A, D and B strings at the same time
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 10

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D and B strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the low E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 11

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the A and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Eb m7 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the Eb m7 chord. This chord, belonging to the Minor Chords family, is constructed from the notes Eb, Gb, Bb, and Db. The intervals that build this chord are 1, b3, 5, and b7, which correspond to the Root, Minor Third, Perfect Fifth, and Minor Seventh, respectively.

Understanding how these intervals interact is crucial to mastering the Eb m7 chord. If you are unfamiliar with these terms, you might want to check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals to get a better understanding.

Playing the Eb m7 chord involves specific fretboard patterns and chord diagrams, which we will cover in this tutorial. You will learn how to position your fingers and how to strum the chord to achieve a clean, resonant sound. If you want to delve deeper into the theory behind chord construction, our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals is an excellent resource.

Once you have mastered the Eb m7 chord, you can use it in various musical contexts. For instance, it is often found in jazz chord progressions. For more on this, you might find our tutorial about jazz chord progressions helpful.

Remember, learning to play guitar involves more than just mastering individual chords. It's about understanding how these chords fit together to create songs. For more on this, our tutorial about the most common chord progressions can provide valuable insights.

Happy practicing, and enjoy exploring the rich, expressive sound of the Eb m7 chord!

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