Eb guitar chord
The Eb chord (Eb major) is built from the notes Eb, G and Bb, formula 1–3–5. It appears in Eb major (as I), Bb major (as IV) and Ab major (as V).
- Notes
- Eb G Bb
- Type
- major
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 6Shape 1 of 2
x68886How to play Eb
The usual Eb shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 6 across several strings (x68886). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Bright, stable and settled. Major chords are the backbone of most songs.
Other ways to play it
Eb
Fret 1
Questions
What notes are in the Eb chord?
Eb contains Eb, G and Bb. Its formula is 1–3–5.
Is Eb hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x68886. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 1 and play an open D shape.