Chords in the key of Eb major

The seven chords, the scale and the progressions that work in Eb major. Tap any chord to hear it.

Quick answer

The chords in Eb major are Eb, Fm, Gm, Ab, Bb, Cm, Ddim (I ii iii IV V vi vii°).

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Key signature3 flats

Relative minorC minor

ScaleEb F G Ab Bb C D

Major pentatonicEb F G Bb C

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The chords in the key of Eb major

The seven chords in Eb major are Eb, Fm, Gm, Ab, Bb, Cm, Ddim. As seventh chords they're Ebmaj7, Fm7, Gm7, Abmaj7, Bb7, Cm7, Dm7b5. They all use only notes from the Eb major scale, so they sound like they belong together in any order.

Chords in Eb major with Roman numerals
Degree	Numeral	Triad	Seventh chord
1	I	Eb	Ebmaj7
2	ii	Fm	Fm7
3	iii	Gm	Gm7
4	IV	Ab	Abmaj7
5	V	Bb	Bb7
6	vi	Cm	Cm7
7	vii°	Ddim	Dm7b5

Popular progressions in Eb major

Common chord progressions played in Eb major
Progression	Numerals	Chords in Eb
The pop axis	I V vi IV	Eb Bb Cm Ab
Sensitive pop	vi IV I V	Cm Ab Eb Bb
50s doo-wop	I vi IV V	Eb Cm Ab Bb
Uplift	I IV vi V	Eb Ab Cm Bb
Floating pop	IV I V vi	Ab Eb Bb Cm
Canon	I V vi iii IV I IV V	Eb Bb Cm Gm Ab Eb Ab Bb
Mixolydian rock	I bVII IV I	Eb Db Ab Eb
Three-chord rock	I IV V IV	Eb Ab Bb Ab

Eb major on the circle of fifths

Eb major has 3 flats. Its neighbors on the circle of fifths are Ab major and Bb major. They share all but one note with it, which makes them the smoothest keys to change to. Its relative minor, C minor, uses exactly the same notes and chords.

Scales to play over Eb major

Use the Eb major scale (Eb F G Ab Bb C D) for melodies and solos. For a simpler sound that's hard to get wrong, try the Eb major pentatonic (Eb F G Bb C).

Every key

C major G major D major A major E major B major F# major Db major Ab major Eb major Bb major F major A minor E minor B minor F# minor C# minor G# minor D# minor Bb minor F minor C minor G minor D minor

Common questions

What chords are in the key of Eb major?

The chords in Eb major are Eb, Fm, Gm, Ab, Bb, Cm, Ddim.

What is the relative minor of Eb major?

The relative minor of Eb major is C minor. They share the same notes and key signature.

How many sharps or flats are in Eb major?

Eb major has 3 flats.

What notes are in the Eb major scale?

The Eb major scale is Eb F G Ab Bb C D.

Last updated November 14, 2026.