Eb chord
E-flat major, also written D#. 2 shapes on the neck below, with the notes it's built from and the keys it belongs to.
Notes
- Eb
- 1
- G
- 3
- Bb
- 5
The major third is what makes it sound bright and settled.
How to play Eb
- Barre (E shape)
- 11-13-13-12-11-11
- Barre (A shape)
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Want to know why this chord works where it does? The Intermediate lessons cover it, and founding players get them first.
Keys with Eb
Eb uses only notes from Eb major, Bb major, Ab major and C minor. It sounds most at home in Eb major.