Eb major · I – IV – V

I-IV-V Chord Progression in Eb major

In Eb major the I-IV-V progression is Eb – Ab – Bb.

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The three-chord foundation of rock and roll, folk and country. La Bamba and Twist and Shout are built on these three chords.

The chords

NumeralChordEasiest shape
IEbx65046
IVAb43111x
VBbx10331

How to practise

Learn this one in the open keys (C, G, D, A, E) first. Together they cover hundreds of songs.

  1. Play one chord per bar at 60 BPM with a simple down-strum on each beat.
  2. Raise the tempo by 5 BPM once you can play eight rounds without a mistake.
  3. Change the strumming pattern: down, down-up, up-down-up.

Key facts about Eb major

Eb major contains the notes Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb, C, D. See the full Eb Major scale with fretboard diagrams, and use it to solo over the progression.

I-IV-V in other keys

C majorDb majorD majorE majorF majorF# majorG majorAb majorA majorBb majorB major

Other progressions in Eb major

I-V-vi-IV12-Bar BluesI-vi-IV-V (50s progression)vi-IV-I-Vii-V-ICanon Progression

FAQ

What are the chords of I-IV-V in Eb major?

Eb – Ab – Bb.

What notes are in Eb major?

Eb major contains Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb, C, D.

Which scale can I solo with over I-IV-V in Eb major?

The Eb major scale fits, and the major pentatonic scale from Eb is the easiest choice.

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