E♭ Minor Scale
The E♭ Minor scale contains the notes E♭, F, G♭, A♭, B♭, C♭, D♭. Its key signature has 6♭.
E♭ Minor scale on the piano
Key facts
Scale degrees of E♭ Minor
| 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♭ | Subtonic | m7 |
Chords in the key of E♭ Minor
These are the seven diatonic triads built on each degree of the E♭ Minor scale. Click a chord to see its notes, fingering and inversions.
Common chord progressions in E♭ Minor
| Roman numerals | Chords |
|---|---|
| i – iv – v – i | E♭m – A♭m – B♭m – E♭m |
| i – VI – III – VII | E♭m – C♭ – G♭ – D♭ |
| i – iv – VII – III | E♭m – A♭m – D♭ – G♭ |
| i – VII – VI – VII | E♭m – D♭ – C♭ – D♭ |
Natural, harmonic & melodic E♭ Minor
| Variant | Notes |
|---|---|
| Natural | E♭, F, G♭, A♭, B♭, C♭, D♭ |
| Harmonic | E♭, F, G♭, A♭, B♭, C♭, D |
| Melodic | E♭, F, G♭, A♭, B♭, C, D (ascending; the descending form matches the natural minor) |
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Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the E♭ Minor scale?
The E♭ Minor scale consists of the notes E♭, F, G♭, A♭, B♭, C♭, D♭.
How many sharps or flats does E♭ Minor have?
The key signature of E♭ Minor has 6♭.
What is the relative key of E♭ Minor?
The relative key of E♭ Minor is G♭ Major — it shares the same key signature.
What chords are in the key of E♭ Minor?
The diatonic chords in the key of E♭ Minor are E♭m, Fdim, G♭, A♭m, B♭m, C♭, D♭.
