Em9b5 chord on ukulele
E Half-Diminished Ninth. Notes: E, G, Bb, D and F#.
How to play Em9b5
- Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Let the open G string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: GStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Em9b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
Eroot
Gb3 · minor third
Bbb5 · diminished fifth
Db7 · minor seventh
F#9 · ninth
The m9b5 adds a ninth to a half-diminished chord, used in minor-key jazz. The formula is 1 b3 b5 b7 9.
More E chords
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Questions
What notes are in the Em9b5 chord?
Em9b5 (E half-diminished ninth) is made of five notes: E (root), G (minor third), Bb (diminished fifth), D (minor seventh) and F# (ninth).
How do you play Em9b5 on ukulele?
The easiest Em9b5 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
Is Em9b5 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a half-diminished ninth chord sound like?
The m9b5 adds a ninth to a half-diminished chord, used in minor-key jazz.