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E♭ Power

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The E♭ Power chord contains the notes E♭ and B♭.

Notes: E♭, B♭ · Piano keys: E♭ B♭

Reviewed for accuracy · Last updated June 2026 · Maintained by Justin Evans

D♯ Power
This is the same chord as D♯ Power — the same keys on the keyboard, spelled with sharps.
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E♭5
E♭ – B♭
Formula:R-P5
Intervals:P1-P5
Scale Degrees:1-5

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Introduction

Eb Power piano chord, root position — Eb, Bb
The Eb Power chord in root position on a piano keyboard, notes Eb, Bb.

The E♭ Power chord is a two-note chord made up of E♭ and B♭. It is built from a root and perfect fifth.

Notes

Notes:E♭ – B♭

E♭ Power Inversions

Eb Power piano chord, 1st inversion — Bb, Eb
The Eb Power chord, 1st inversion, on a piano keyboard.
PositionNotes
Root PositionE♭ – B♭
1st InversionB♭ – E♭
2nd Inversion—

Key Signature

A chord has no key signature of its own, but the E♭ Power is the tonic (I) chord of Eb Major, whose key signature has 3 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭).

B♭E♭A♭

Order of flats

Flats are added in a fixed order — the reverse of the sharp order. Each new flat key adds the next flat on the list.

B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭F♭

Mnemonic: Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles’ Father

Chords in the Key of E♭ Major

These are the triads built on each degree of the E♭ major scale:

C1C2C3C4GC5C6C7C8D#A#
I — E♭ Major (major)
DegreeNumeralChordQuality
1IE♭ MajorMajor
2iiF MinorMinor
3iiiG MinorMinor
4IVA♭ MajorMajor
5VB♭ MajorMajor
6viC MinorMinor
7vii°D DiminishedDiminished

Theory: Intervals

Formula: R-P5
Intervals: P1-P5

The E♭ Power is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-P5 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-P5 show the distance between each note in the chord.

E♭ Power — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the E♭ Power chord on piano?
The E♭ Power chord contains the notes E♭ – B♭. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the Eb Power chord?
The Eb Power chord (Eb5) contains 2 notes: Eb, Bb. Formula: R-P5.
How is Eb5 used in music?
Eb5 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 Eb5?
Eb5 uses scale degrees 1-5, giving it its distinctive sound.

Practice Tips

  • Start by placing your thumb on Eb and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
  • Practice Eb5 slowly with separate hands before combining.
  • Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
  • Try voicing Eb5 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
  • Resolve Eb5 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.

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References & Further Reading

How this chord page is sourced & verified

The note names, intervals, fingering, and harmony on this page are drawn from the established body of Western music theory and verified against the conventions below — the same fundamentals taught in conservatories and music programs. We list categories of source material rather than individual titles, and reference the standards themselves rather than any single edition.

  • Standard music theory texts — Widely taught fundamentals of pitch, rhythm, and notation.
  • Western tonal harmony conventions — Established rules for chord construction, voice leading, and key relationships.
  • Interval and chord construction standards — The conventional spelling of intervals, triads, sevenths, and extensions.
  • Scale and mode theory — The common derivation of major, minor, pentatonic, blues, and modal scales.
  • Piano pedagogy and technique references — Long-standing practices for fingering, hand position, and practice.

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