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Eb Major scale on guitar

Eb Major is a seven-note scale that most Western melodies are built on (do re mi). Its notes are Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb, C and D (1 2 3 4 5 6 7). Knowing it unlocks the chords in a key, the modes and how melodies are put together. The Eb roots sit at fret 11 on the low E string.

How to practice it

1. Start at fret 11 on the low E string and play the box from low to high and back.
2. Say or think the note names as you play until the roots jump out.
3. Play it over a backing track in the same key and aim for the root on strong beats.
4. Chords in the key: Eb, Fm, Gm, Ab, Bb, Cm and Ddim.

Questions

What notes are in the Eb Major scale?

Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb, C and D. The formula is 1 2 3 4 5 6 7.

Where do I start Eb Major on guitar?

Put your first finger on Eb at fret 11 of the low E string; the root is also at fret 6 of the A string. Learn that box first, then link it to the next one up the neck.

What is the relative minor of Eb Major?

C Minor. It uses the same notes starting from a different root.

Also try: C Minor scale · Eb Major · Scale Charts