E♭ major chord on piano
E♭ is a major chord built on E♭. It uses the notes E♭ - G - B♭ and sounds bright, stable and resolved. It is also written as D♯ major.
- Notes
- E♭ G B♭
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5
- Right hand fingering
- 1 - 3 - 5
- Left hand fingering
- 5 - 3 - 1
- Chord symbol
- E♭
How to play E♭ step by step
- Find E♭. E♭ is the second black key in each group of two. The same key is also called D♯.
- Add G, 4 half steps above E♭.
- Add B♭, 7 half steps above E♭.
- Press all 3 keys together with fingers 1 - 3 - 5 of your right hand. Keep your wrist level and let the weight of your arm do the work.
E♭ inversions
An inversion uses the same notes in a different order. Inversions let your hand move less between chords, which is how pianists make chord changes sound smooth.
Which keys use the E♭ chord?
Knowing where a chord lives helps you guess the next chord in a song. E♭ appears naturally in these keys:
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the E♭ major chord?
The E♭ major chord (E♭) contains 3 notes: E♭, G, B♭. Its formula is 1 - 3 - 5.
How do you play E♭ on piano?
Put your right-hand thumb on E♭ and play E♭, G, B♭ together using fingers 1 - 3 - 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 - 3 - 1.
Is E♭ major the same as D♯ major?
Yes. E♭ major and D♯ major use exactly the same piano keys. The name you see depends on the key signature of the piece.