Key of Eb - The Eb Major Scale

Notes in the Eb Major Scale:

EbFGAbBbCD

The key of Eb contains 7 notes: Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb, C, D.This major key has a bright, uplifting sound and is one of the most common keys in popular music.

Chords in the Key of Eb

I
I
Eb major
ii
ii
F minor
iii
iii
G minor
IV
IV
Ab major
V
V
Bb major
vi
vi
C minor
vii°
vii°
D diminished

Common Chord Progressions

I - V - vi - IV
Pop progression
I
Eb major
→
V
Bb major
→
vi
C minor
→
IV
Ab major
I - IV - V
Classic rock
I
Eb major
→
IV
Ab major
→
V
Bb major
I - vi - IV - V
50s progression
I
Eb major
→
vi
C minor
→
IV
Ab major
→
V
Bb major
ii - V - I
Jazz cadence
ii
F minor
→
V
Bb major
→
I
Eb major
Eb Major Scale Pattern

The Eb Major scale follows the pattern of W-W-H-W-W-W-H (whole and half steps).

Scale formula: Eb - F - G - Ab - Bb - C - D

Key signature: 3 flats

Understanding the Key of Eb

Scale Degrees

Each chord in the key is built on a scale degree. Roman numerals show the chord's position in the scale. Uppercase = major chords, lowercase = minor chords.

Tonic Chord

The I chord (Eb major) is the tonic - the "home" chord that provides resolution and stability.

Dominant Chord

The V chord (Bb major) creates tension that naturally wants to resolve back to the tonic.