Minor, second inversion chord
Level 3: Inversions
Notes: E♭, G♭, B♭ · Bass note: B♭ · Frets 1 to 4
Also known as: E♭m/B♭, Ebm/Bb, E♭m over B♭, Ebm over Bb, E♭ minor over B♭, E♭m slash B♭, E♭m second inversion
Fretting hand for left-handed players (your right hand), E♭m/B♭. The numbers on the fingertips match the numbers on the chart.Fretting hand for right-handed players (your left hand), E♭m/B♭. The numbers on the fingertips match the numbers on the chart.
- 1Index
- 2Middle
- 3Ring
- 4Pinky
- TThumb, behind the neck
How to play E♭m/B♭
- Lay your first finger flat across the A and D strings at the first fret.
- Place your second finger on the second fret of the high E string.
- Place your third finger on the third fret of the G string.
- Place your fourth finger on the fourth fret of the B string.
- Strum only the A, D, G, B and high E strings.
Tips for new players
- Keep your thumb behind the neck and let your fingers arch.
- Press just behind the fret, not on top of it, so every string rings clearly.
- Play the basic chord first, then this inversion, and listen to how smoothly the bass note moves.
Chord video
Watch E♭m/B♭, step by step
A short animation that builds the E♭m/B♭ chart and explains every symbol on it.
- X marks a string that is muted or not played.
- Open circle marks a string you play without fretting.
- Numbered dot marks a fretted string. The number is the finger to use.
Learn and practice E♭m/B♭
Practice progression
E♭m, E♭m/B♭
Switch between E♭m and E♭m/B♭ until the changes feel smooth.