Ebm/C 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 C instead of the root.
Strings
8–9–8–8–11–11
Other names for the Ebm/C chord
Other names: Eb minor, Ebmin, Eb-
Music theory name: minor triad
Common name: Eb minor chord
Notes and intervals in the Ebm/C chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| Eb | Root |
| Gb | Minor 3rd |
| Bb | Perfect 5th |
| C | Bass note |
All variations
Fret 8
8–9–8–8–11–11
Fret 8
8–9–8–11–11–11
Fret 10
X–X–10–11–11–11
Open
X–3–4–3–4–X