Chords in the key of Eb minor
The Eb minor scale is Eb – F – Gb – Ab – Bb – Cb – Db. Building a chord on each note gives the seven chords below, numbered with Roman numerals (lowercase for minor, uppercase for major).
7th chords in Eb minor
Add the seventh note of the scale to each chord for a richer, jazzier sound.
Common progressions in Eb minor
- i–iv–VEbmAbmBb
- Andalusian cadenceEbmC#BBb
- i–VI–III–VIIEbmBF#C#
Questions
What chords are in the key of Eb minor?
The chords in Eb minor are Ebm, Fdim, Gb, Abm, Bbm, Cb and Db, plus Bb (a major V borrowed from the harmonic minor scale).
Which chords in Eb minor are major and which are minor?
Major: Gb, Cb and Db. Minor: Ebm, Abm and Bbm. Fdim is diminished.
What is the relative major of Eb minor?
F# major. It uses the same notes and chords, but centers on F#.
How can I play in Eb minor with easy chords?
Put a capo on fret 6 and play the open chords of A minor: Am, C, Dm, Em, F and G.