E♭ Major Scale
The E♭ Major scale contains the notes E♭, F, G, A♭, B♭, C, D. Its key signature has 3♭.
E♭ Major scale on the piano
Key facts
Scale degrees of E♭ Major
| Degree | Note | Name | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E♭ | Tonic | P1 |
| 2 | F | Supertonic | M2 |
| 3 | G | Mediant | M3 |
| 4 | A♭ | Subdominant | P4 |
| 5 | B♭ | Dominant | P5 |
| 6 | C | Submediant | M6 |
| 7 | D | Leading Tone | M7 |
Chords in the key of E♭ Major
These are the seven diatonic triads built on each degree of the E♭ Major scale. Click a chord to see its notes, fingering and inversions.
Common chord progressions in E♭ Major
| Roman numerals | Chords |
|---|---|
| I – IV – V – I | E♭ – A♭ – B♭ – E♭ |
| I – V – vi – IV | E♭ – B♭ – Cm – A♭ |
| ii – V – I | Fm – B♭ – E♭ |
| I – vi – IV – V | E♭ – Cm – A♭ – B♭ |
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Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the E♭ Major scale?
The E♭ Major scale consists of the notes E♭, F, G, A♭, B♭, C, D.
How many sharps or flats does E♭ Major have?
The key signature of E♭ Major has 3♭.
What is the relative key of E♭ Major?
The relative key of E♭ Major is C Minor — it shares the same key signature.
What chords are in the key of E♭ Major?
The diatonic chords in the key of E♭ Major are E♭, Fm, Gm, A♭, B♭, Cm, Ddim.
