Key of Eb - The Eb Minor Scale

Notes in the Eb Minor Scale:

EbFGbAbBbCbDb

The key of Eb contains 7 notes: Eb, F, Gb, Ab, Bb, Cb, Db.This minor key has a darker, more introspective quality perfect for emotional expression.

Chords in the Key of Eb

i
i
Eb minor
ii°
ii°
F diminished
III
III
Gb major

Chord details coming soon

iv
iv
Ab minor
v
v
Bb minor
VI
VI
B major
VII
VII
Db major

Chord details coming soon

Common Chord Progressions

i - iv - v
Minor blues
i
Eb minor
→
iv
Ab minor
→
v
Bb minor
i - VII - VI - VII
Andalusian cadence
i
Eb minor
→
VII
Db major
→
VI
B major
→
VII
Db major
i - VI - III - VII
Natural minor
i
Eb minor
→
VI
B major
→
III
Gb major
→
VII
Db major
i - iv - VII - III
Minor pop
i
Eb minor
→
iv
Ab minor
→
VII
Db major
→
III
Gb major
Eb Minor Scale Pattern

The Eb Minor scale follows the pattern of W-H-W-W-H-W-W (natural minor scale).

Scale formula: Eb - F - Gb - Ab - Bb - Cb - Db

Key signature: Same as its relative major

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 minor) is the tonic - the "home" chord that provides resolution and stability.

Dominant Chord

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