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♭).
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.
| Roman | Chord | Quality | Open |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Eb | Major | Learn Eb → |
| ii | Fm | Minor | Learn Fm → |
| iii | Gm | Minor | Learn Gm → |
| IV | Ab | Major | Learn Ab → |
| V | Bb | Major | Learn Bb → |
| vi | Cm | Minor | Learn Cm → |
| vii° | Ddim | Diminished | Learn 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
- Available in this key