Construction
E♭ Power = Root + Perfect 5th = E♭, B♭
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| E♭ | Root | 1 |
| B♭ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
Fingering
| Note | Key color | Right hand | Left hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| E♭ | black | thumb (1) | little finger (5) |
| B♭ | black | little finger (5) | thumb (1) |
Right hand: thumb (1) on E♭, little finger (5) on B♭.
Left hand: little finger (5) on E♭, thumb (1) on B♭.
E♭ Power Inversions
- Root positionE♭ – B♭
- 1st inversion (E♭5/B♭)B♭ – E♭
- 2nd inversion–
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the E♭ Power is the tonic (I) chord of E♭ 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 E♭ Major:
Scales That Include the E♭ Power
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.