Ebm chord with Eb Aeolian scale

Pairing the Ebm chord (Minor) with the Eb Aeolian scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.

Ebm chord formula

Interval formula: 1 b3 5. A minor triad — root, minor 3rd and 5th. Stable, but darker and sadder than a major.

Eb Aeolian scale formula

Formula: 1 2 b3 4 5 b6 b7. Classification: functional-tonal.

Fretboard voicings for Ebm

Curated Ebm shapes that sit naturally inside the Eb Aeolian scale.

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Ebm — D shape, frets 0–5
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Ebm — C shape, frets 2–7
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Ebm — A shape, frets 5–9
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Ebm — G shape, frets 7–12
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Ebm — E shape, frets 10–14

Other scales for Ebm

Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.

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