E♭7♯9
Eb Dominant 7th Sharp 9 — major and minor thirds colliding in one chord — gritty, electric, built for emphatic moments.
The keys
E♭ – G – B♭ – D♭ – F♯
What's inside E♭7♯9
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| E♭ | Root | 1 |
| G | Major 3rd | 3 |
| B♭ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| D♭ | Minor 7th | b7 |
| F♯ | Sharp 9th | #9 |
A working voicing
Split the chord between two hands the way working players do — a solid shell low down, the colour tones up top:
| Hand | Keys |
|---|---|
| Left (shell) | E♭2 – D♭3 |
| Right (colour) | G4 – G♭5 |
Where E♭7♯9 lives
Hard resolution
E♭7♯9 → A♭m9
Altered dominants resolve with maximum drama — especially into minor.
Chromatic approach
B♭m7 → E♭7♯9 → A♭
The alteration sharpens the pull of the standard two-five.
Put E♭7♯9 under your fingers
Hear every voicing, see the keys light up, and drill it in the interactive Chord & Voicing Lab.
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