Eb 7♯5

Notes:Eb – G – B – Db
Formula:R-M3-A5-m7
Intervals:P1-M3-A5-m7
Scale Degrees:1-3-#5-b7

Introduction

The Eb 7♯5 piano chord (Eb7♯5) consists of the notes Eb, G, B, Db. Formula: R-M3-A5-m7 | Scale degrees: 1-3-#5-b7.

Enharmonic equivalent: E♭ is enharmonically equivalent to D♯. See D# 7♯5.

Notes

Notes:Eb – G – B – Db

Eb 7♯5 Inversions

PositionNotes
Root PositionEb4 – G4 – B4 – Db5
1st InversionG4 – B4 – Db5 – Eb5
2nd InversionB4 – Db5 – Eb5 – G5
3rd InversionDb4 – Eb4 – G4 – B4

Key Signature

The key of Eb 7♯5 has 3 flats: B♭, E♭, A♭.

BEA

Theory: Intervals

Formula: R-M3-A5-m7
Intervals: P1-M3-A5-m7

The Eb 7♯5 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-M3-A5-m7 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-M3-A5-m7 show the distance between each note in the chord.

Eb 7♯5 — Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the Eb 7♯5 chord?

The Eb 7♯5 chord (Eb7♯5) contains 4 notes: Eb, G, B, Db. Formula: R-M3-A5-m7.

How is Eb7♯5 used in music?

Eb7♯5 is used in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music to add harmonic color. It appears as a dominant or tonic chord depending on context.

What is the scale degree formula for Eb7♯5?

Eb7♯5 uses scale degrees 1-3-#5-b7, giving it its distinctive sound.

Practice Tips

  • Start by placing your thumb on Eb and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
  • Practice Eb7♯5 slowly with separate hands before combining.
  • Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
  • Try voicing Eb7♯5 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
  • Resolve Eb7♯5 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.