# E♭ minor Guitar Chord

> The E♭ minor minor chord, composed of the root (E♭ minor), minor third G♭, and perfect fifth B♭, evokes a melancholic or introspective emotion. The lowered third G♭ gives it a somber, contemplative quality, contrasting with the major chord’s brightness, and is often used to express depth and emotional complexity. With B♭ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of E♭ minor.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-flat-minor/b-flat

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: E♭min
- Notes: E♭, G♭, B♭
- Intervals: 1 (E♭), ♭3 (G♭), 5 (B♭)
- Mood: sad, moody, introspective, emotional
- Genres: Pop, Rock, Blues, Classical
- Playable shapes: 42

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 6 6 8 8 7 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-flat-minor/b-flat/668876)
- Shape 2: -1 -1 8 8 7 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-flat-minor/b-flat/xx8876)
- Shape 3: -1 13 13 11 11 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-flat-minor/b-flat/xddbbb)
- Shape 4: -1 1 1 3 4 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-flat-minor/b-flat/x11342)
- Shape 5: 6 9 8 8 7 6 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-flat-minor/b-flat/698876)
- Shape 6: -1 -1 8 11 11 11 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-flat-minor/b-flat/xx8bbb)
- Shape 7: -1 13 13 11 11 14 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-flat-minor/b-flat/xddbbe)
- Shape 8: -1 1 1 -1 -1 2 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e-flat-minor/b-flat/x11xx2)

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