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