E♭ Major 7 Chord on Piano
The E♭ Major 7 chord contains E♭, G, B♭ and D — 4 notes. Every one is marked across three octaves of the keyboard below, labelled with note names and with interval numbers.
- Root
- Major 3rd
- Perfect 5th
- Major 7th
| Degree | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | E♭ | G | B♭ | D |
| Interval | Root | Major 3rd | Perfect 5th | Major 7th |
Note names
Interval numbers
Circle of fifths
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the E♭ Major 7 chord?
E♭, G, B♭ and D. That is 4 notes.
How is the E♭ Major 7 chord built?
From a root of E♭: G is the major 3rd, B♭ is the perfect 5th and D is the major 7th.
Which scales contain the E♭ Major 7 chord?
E♭ Major (Ionian), C Natural Minor (Aeolian), C Dorian and D Phrygian, among others. Every note of the E♭ Major 7 chord is in those, so they can be played over it.
Which smaller chords are inside the E♭ Major 7 chord?
E♭ Major, G Minor and E♭ Power (5). Each uses only notes the E♭ Major 7 chord already contains.
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