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Bass Guitar Chord & Arpeggio Guide

Eb/D# Major 7th Bass Chord

Master the Ebmaj7 chord on 4, 5, and 6-string bass with fretboard diagrams, interactive BPM looper, and TAB.

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4-String Bass Arpeggio TAB & Notation

G|----0--3--7--8---|
D|-1---------------|
A|-----------------|
E|-----------------|

Chord Tones & Degree Formula

Chord Tones: Eb - G - Bb - D

Eb Major 7th is the same set of pitches as D# Major 7th; this page spells the notes from Eb.

1
Eb
Interval: +0st
3
G
Interval: +4st
5
Bb
Interval: +7st
7
D
Interval: +11st

Interactive Fretboard Chart

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Golden badges mark the root; purple badges show active chord tones.

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Musical Role & Bass Application

Character: Lush, dreamy, and sophisticated.

Bass Application: Jazz, neo-soul, bossa nova, and lo-fi chord progressions.

All the notes of the Eb Major 7th chord fit inside Eb Major and Eb Lydian; they also fit Bb Major.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the Eb/D# Major 7th bass chord?

The chord tones of the Eb Major 7th bass chord are: Eb - G - Bb - D. The formula is: 1 - 3 - 5 - 7. Eb Major 7th is the same set of pitches as D# Major 7th; this page spells the notes from Eb.

How do bassists use Major 7th chords in basslines?

Lush, dreamy, and sophisticated. Jazz, neo-soul, bossa nova, and lo-fi chord progressions.

How can I practice this bass chord across 4, 5, and 6 strings?

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