Eb major · 7 chords · 3♭

Chords in the Key of Eb major

The key of Eb major contains the notes Eb – F – G – Ab – Bb – C – D. Its seven chords are Eb, Fm, Gm, Ab, Bb, Cm, Ddim.

The seven chords of Eb major

These are the triads built on each note of the Eb major scale. The numerals show where each chord sits in the key: capital letters are major chords, lowercase letters are minor.

Numeral	Chord	Notes	Function
I	Eb	Eb – G – Bb	Tonic
ii	Fm	F – Ab – C	Supertonic
iii	Gm	G – Bb – D	Mediant
IV	Ab	Ab – C – Eb	Subdominant
V	Bb	Bb – D – F	Dominant
vi	Cm	C – Eb – G	Submediant
vii°	Ddim	D – F – Ab	Leading tone

Seventh chords in Eb major

Adding the seventh gives a richer, more open sound. These are the seventh chords that fit Eb major.

Ebmaj7 Fm7 Gm7 Abmaj7 Bb7 Cm7 Dm7b5

Key signature of Eb major

Eb major has 3 flats: Bb, Eb, Ab.

The relative minor of Eb major is C minor: it uses exactly the same notes and chords, but feels more serious.

How to use the chords of Eb major

Most songs in a major key start and end on the I chord and lean on the IV and V chords. Try I–IV–V first, then add the vi chord for a more emotional sound.

Chord progressions in Eb major

Popular progressions written out in Eb major:

I-V-vi-IV: Eb – Bb – Cm – Ab
I-IV-V: Eb – Ab – Bb
12-Bar Blues: Eb7 – Eb7 – Eb7 – Eb7 – Ab7 – Ab7 – Eb7 – Eb7 – Bb7 – Ab7 – Eb7 – Bb7
I-vi-IV-V (50s progression): Eb – Cm – Ab – Bb
vi-IV-I-V: Cm – Ab – Eb – Bb
ii-V-I: Fm7 – Bb7 – Ebmaj7

Scales to play in Eb major

Eb Major Scale Eb Major Pentatonic Scale Eb Mixolydian Scale

FAQ

What chords are in the key of Eb major?

The chords in Eb major are Eb, Fm, Gm, Ab, Bb, Cm, Ddim, which are chords I – ii – iii – IV – V – vi – vii° of the key.

What is the relative minor of Eb major?

It is C minor. The two keys share exactly the same notes and chords.

How many sharps or flats are in Eb major?