Eb chord
Eb major · also written D#
C4
Eb
G
Bb
C5
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Notes
- EbR
- G3
- Bb5
Formula: R – 3 – 5
Eb inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Eb
C4
Eb
G
Bb
C5
1st inversion Eb/G
C4
G
Bb
C5
Eb
2nd inversion Eb/Bb
C4
Bb
C5
Eb
G
More Eb chords
Major chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Eb chord?
The Eb major chord (Eb) has 3 notes: Eb, G and Bb.
How do you play Eb on the piano?
Put your right hand on Eb, G and Bb, starting from Eb. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a major chord?
R – 3 – 5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7).
Is Eb the same as D#?
Yes. Eb and D# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Eb and D# sound the same.