Eb chord (E flat major) on piano
Eb (E flat major) has three notes: E flat, G and B flat. Its formula is 1, 3, 5. In major keys, Eb is the I chord in Eb major, the IV in Bb major and the V in Ab major.
Eb inversions and fingering
Eb G Bb · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1
G Bb Eb · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1
Bb Eb G · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1
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| Symbol | Eb |
|---|---|
| Also written | Ebmaj, EbM |
| Notes | Eb G Bb |
| Formula | 1 3 5 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth |
| Type | Major chord |
Eb across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: Eb3 (1), G3 (3), Bb3 (5), Eb4 (1), G4 (3), Bb4 (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the Eb chord?
Eb (E flat major) has three notes: E flat, G and B flat. Its formula is 1, 3, 5. Eb is the root, G is the major third and Bb is the perfect fifth.
How do you play Eb on piano?
Play Eb, G and Bb together. Root position: Eb G Bb · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-3-1.
What key is Eb in?
In major keys, Eb is the I chord in Eb major, the IV in Bb major and the V in Ab major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Eb and Ebm?
Eb has a major 3rd, G. Ebm lowers it a half step to Gb, which is what makes it sound minor. The root and 5th stay the same.