Ebm/Ab Guitar Chord
A chord with a sad, melancholic character. Differs from major by its lowered third. Used across all genres for emotional expression — from ballads through rock to jazz. This is a slash chord — the bass note is Ab instead of the root.
Strings
X–X–6–8–7–6
Other names for the Ebm/Ab chord
Other names: Eb minor, Ebmin, Eb-
Music theory name: minor triad
Common name: Eb minor chord
Notes and intervals in the Ebm/Ab chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| Eb | Root |
| Gb | Minor 3rd |
| Bb | Perfect 5th |
| Ab | Bass note |
All variations
Fret 6
X–X–6–8–7–6
Fret 11
X–11–13–11–11–11
Fret 11
X–11–13–11–11–14
Fret 11
X–11–13–11–11–X