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E♭ minor chord

The E♭m chord (minor) is made of the notes E♭, G♭, B♭. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 5.

E♭m

Triads · 3 notes

Note names

How it is built

DegreeNoteInterval from the root
1E♭Unison
♭3G♭Minor third
5B♭Perfect fifth

Inversions

  • E♭mE♭ G♭ B♭Root position
  • E♭m/G♭G♭ B♭ E♭First inversion
  • E♭m/B♭B♭ E♭ G♭Second inversion

Which keys it belongs to

E♭m is a diatonic chord, that is, it comes from a degree of the scale, in these keys:

Frequently asked questions

Which notes make up the E♭m chord?
The notes are E♭, G♭, B♭.
What is the formula of the E♭m chord?
The formula is 1 ♭3 5: minor third, perfect fifth.

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