E♭ Major Scale, Chords & Songs

E♭ major (3 flats) sits at the heart of soul, R&B, and classical literature. Beethoven's "Eroica" Symphony and "Emperor" Concerto are both in E♭. Warm, dignified character.

The E♭ Major scale

The E♭ Major scale contains seven notes: Eb – F – G – Ab – Bb – C – D. Key signature: 3 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭).

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All notes in the E♭ Major scale highlighted on the keyboard.

Diatonic chords in E♭ Major

These seven chords are built on each scale degree. They're the natural chord palette for songs in E♭ Major — most pop progressions like I-V-vi-IV use only these.

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IEbMajorLearn Eb
iiFmMinorLearn Fm
iiiGmMinorLearn Gm
IVAbMajorLearn Ab
VBbMajorLearn Bb
viCmMinorLearn Cm
vii°DdimDiminishedLearn Ddim

Quick facts

Key signature
3 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭)
Relative minor
C minor
Difficulty on piano
Intermediate — 3 flats, warm soul/R&B key.
Songs in our catalog
747 pieces

Popular songs in E♭ Major

747 songs total — top picks below.

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