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E♭ major chord

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

E♭

Triads · 3 notes

Note names

How it is built

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

Inversions

  • E♭E♭ G B♭Root position
  • E♭/GG B♭ E♭First inversion
  • E♭/B♭B♭ E♭ GSecond inversion

Which keys it belongs to

E♭ 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♭ chord?
The notes are E♭, G, B♭.
What is the formula of the E♭ chord?
The formula is 1 3 5: major third, perfect fifth.

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