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E Flat Minor 7 Chord on Guitar (Ebm7)
The E flat minor 7 chord on guitar (Ebm7) uses the notes Eb, Gb, Bb, Db. It is a barre chord: the index finger presses all the strings at fret 6. Strum from the 5th string down. Here is the shape, finger by finger, plus the chords you will play next to it.
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Ebm7 guitar chord: shape and fingers
Where each finger goes
- Index: across the strings (barre), fret 6
- Ring: 4th string (D), fret 8
- Middle: 2nd string (B), fret 7
Which strings to strum
x68676: × = do not play, 0 = open string.
Ebm7 string by string
| 5th string (A) | fret 6: Eb |
|---|---|
| 4th string (D) | fret 8: Bb |
| 3rd string (G) | fret 6: Db |
| 2nd string (B) | fret 7: Gb |
| 1st string (high E) | fret 6: Bb |
From Ebm to Ebm7: 3rd string (G): fret 8 → fret 6.
Slide this shape along the neck: fret 4 = C#m7, fret 5 = Dm7, fret 7 = Em7, fret 8 = Fm7.
Where Ebm7 is used
Ebm7 is the ii chord of C# major: it often comes right before Ab7.
Make Ebm7 automatic
Ebm7 turns up between other chords in ChordRunner; strum it on time and the runner jumps. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work.
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Is Ebm7 easy on guitar?
It is a barre chord at fret 6, so it takes a little more strength at first. Start slowly, check that every string rings, then practise switching to Ebm.
What is the difference between Ebm7 and Ebm on guitar?
Ebm7 adds one note to Ebm: Db, on top of Eb Gb Bb. From Ebm to Ebm7: 3rd string (G): fret 8 → fret 6.
Which fingers do I use for Ebm7?
Index finger: across the strings (barre), fret 6, ring finger: 4th string (D), fret 8, middle finger: 2nd string (B), fret 7.
Can I practise Ebm7 with a microphone or MIDI keyboard?
Both work in ChordRunner. The microphone hears an acoustic or electric guitar; a USB MIDI keyboard is detected automatically. Either way Eb, Gb, Bb, Db must sound together.
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ChordRunner is a browser game that teaches piano and guitar chords: a chord appears on screen, you play it on a real instrument, and your runner jumps. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work.
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