E♭ minor 7th chord on piano
E♭m7 is a minor 7th chord built on E♭. It uses the notes E♭ - G♭ - B♭ - D♭ and sounds mellow and smooth, common in soul, R&B and jazz. It is also written as D♯ minor 7th.
- Notes
- E♭ G♭ B♭ D♭
- Formula
- 1 - ♭3 - 5 - ♭7
- Right hand fingering
- 1 - 2 - 3 - 5
- Left hand fingering
- 5 - 3 - 2 - 1
- Chord symbol
- E♭m7
How to play E♭m7 step by step
- Find E♭. E♭ is the second black key in each group of two. The same key is also called D♯.
- Add G♭, 3 half steps above E♭.
- Add B♭, 7 half steps above E♭.
- Add D♭, 10 half steps above E♭.
- Press all 4 keys together with fingers 1 - 2 - 3 - 5 of your right hand. Keep your wrist level and let the weight of your arm do the work.
E♭m7 inversions
An inversion uses the same notes in a different order. Inversions let your hand move less between chords, which is how pianists make chord changes sound smooth.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the E♭ minor 7th chord?
The E♭ minor 7th chord (E♭m7) contains 4 notes: E♭, G♭, B♭, D♭. Its formula is 1 - ♭3 - 5 - ♭7.
How do you play E♭m7 on piano?
Put your right-hand thumb on E♭ and play E♭, G♭, B♭, D♭ together using fingers 1 - 2 - 3 - 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 - 3 - 2 - 1.
Is E♭ minor 7th the same as D♯ minor 7th?
Yes. E♭ minor 7th and D♯ minor 7th use exactly the same piano keys. The name you see depends on the key signature of the piece.