Eb69

Eb69 is a musical chord used primarily in jazz, funk, and popular styles. It is typically interpreted as a dominant seventh chord with added 6th and 9th tensions, written as Eb7(9,13) or simply Eb69. The chord implies the root and a dominant seventh, with the ninth and thirteenth added to create color and motion.

In terms of notes, a full Eb69 chord can be voiced as Eb (root), G (major third), Db (dominant seventh), F (ninth), and C (thirteenth). The fifth (Bb) is commonly omitted in many voicings to simplify the sound, though it may be included in some arrangements. The most common practical spelling is Eb G Db F C.

Functionally, Eb69 serves as the dominant in keys where Eb is the V7, notably resolving to Ab major or Ab minor targets. It is often used to create a strong lead into a tonic chord by supplying both the 9th and 13th tensions. The chord also appears in turnarounds, jazz standards, and fusion contexts where rich color and strong pull toward the subsequent chord are desired.

Common voicings and realizations vary by instrument. On piano, a close-position voicing might place the notes as Eb-G-Db-F-C, with the 5th omitted. On guitar, multiple shapes exist that outline the top four or five tones while keeping the root and third clear. Variants may substitute a flat 9 or alter the 11th for different color, but the standard Eb69 retains a natural 9 and 13.