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E♭ major Chord

E♭ major is the major triad built on E♭ — the bright, stable sound of E♭ major.

E♭ major
Major
E♭GB♭
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Notes in the E♭ major chord

E♭ major contains E♭ — G — B♭. E♭ major is the major triad built on E♭ — the bright, stable sound of E♭ major.

How to play E♭ major

Open the chord finder above to see E♭ major fingerings on piano, guitar, and ukulele simultaneously. Click any note on the diagram to play it on its own; use the strum button to roll the chord out from low to high.

E♭ major in songs

E♭ major appears in countless songs across rock, pop, jazz, and folk. Look it up in any tabbed song; if you see E♭ major written above the lyrics, that's this chord.

FAQs

What's the difference between E♭ major and E♭m chords?

The third note changes. E♭ major uses the major third interval; switching the third changes the entire emotional character.

What scale does E♭ major come from?

E♭ major sits naturally in E♭ major and several related keys. Use the scale explorer to see which scales contain it.

Are there easier guitar voicings for E♭ major?

Most chords have multiple voicings. The chord finder shows one common voicing; experienced guitarists often have several alternatives in different positions.

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