Chords in the key of Eb major
The Eb major scale is Eb – F – G – Ab – Bb – C – D. Building a chord on each note gives the seven chords below, numbered with Roman numerals (uppercase for major, lowercase for minor).
7th chords in Eb major
Add the seventh note of the scale to each chord for a richer, jazzier sound.
Common progressions in Eb major
- I–IV–VEbAbBb
- I–V–vi–IVEbBbCmAb
- I–vi–IV–VEbCmAbBb
- vi–IV–I–VCmAbEbBb
- ii–V–IFm7Bb7Ebmaj7
- 12-bar bluesEb7Eb7Eb7Eb7Ab7Ab7Eb7Eb7
- I–V–IVEbBbAb
- Canon progressionEbBbCmGmAbEbAbBb
Questions
What chords are in the key of Eb major?
The chords in Eb major are Eb, Fm, Gm, Ab, Bb, Cm and Ddim.
Which chords in Eb major are major and which are minor?
Major: Eb, Ab and Bb. Minor: Fm, Gm and Cm. Ddim is diminished.
What is the relative minor of Eb major?
C minor. It uses the same notes and chords, but centers on C.
How can I play in Eb major with easy chords?
Put a capo on fret 1 and play the open chords of D major: D, Em, F#m, G, A and Bm.