E♭ major scale on piano
The E♭ major scale uses the notes E♭ - F - G - A♭ - B♭ - C - D and has 3 flats.
Numbers on the keys are right-hand fingers (1 = thumb, 5 = little finger).
E♭ major scale fingering
| Hand | E♭ | F | G | A♭ | B♭ | C | D | E♭ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right hand | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Left hand | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Practice each hand alone, slowly, until the thumb crossing feels smooth. Then play hands together at a tempo where you make no mistakes, and raise it a little each day.
Chords in E♭ major
Build a triad on every note of the scale and you get the seven chords that belong to this key:
| Degree | Chord | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| I | E♭ major | E♭ - G - B♭ |
| ii | F minor | F - A♭ - C |
| iii | G minor | G - B♭ - D |
| IV | A♭ major | A♭ - C - E♭ |
| V | B♭ major | B♭ - D - F |
| vi | C minor | C - E♭ - G |
| vii° | D diminished | D - F - A♭ |
The most common progression in pop music in this key is E♭ - B♭ - Cm - A♭ (I - V - vi - IV).
Relative key
C minor is the relative minor of E♭ major. Both scales use the same notes; they simply start on a different note, which changes the mood.
Frequently asked questions
What are the notes of the E♭ major scale?
E♭ major: E♭, F, G, A♭, B♭, C, D, E♭.
How many sharps or flats are in E♭ major?
E♭ major has 3 flats (E♭, A♭, B♭).
What is the relative minor of E♭ major?
C minor. It shares the same notes and key signature as E♭ major.