E♭ major guitar chord

How to play the E♭ major chord (also written D♯), written E♭, on guitar. The shape is x x 1 3 4 3 and it sounds the notesE♭ – G – B♭ — free to print or download below.

E♭ major guitar chord diagram (x x 1 3 4 3) — notes E♭ – G – B♭

How to play the E♭ major chord

  1. Read the diagram. The dots show where to press. A circle above a string means play it open; an × means do not play that string. This shape is x x 1 3 4 3 (from the low E string to the high E).
  2. Place your fingers. Press each dotted position with the finger number printed on it.
  3. Strum and check. Strum the 4 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes E♭ – G – B♭.

Notes in the E♭ major chord

The E♭ major chord contains the notes E♭ – G – B♭. The diagram shows the common open shape, x x 1 3 4 3 from the lowest string to the highest.

E♭ major guitar chord — frequently asked questions

How do you play the E♭ major chord on guitar?

Use the shape x x 1 3 4 3 (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 0 open strings and mute the 2 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes E♭ – G – B♭.

What notes are in the E♭ major chord?

The E♭ major chord (E♭) contains the notes E♭ – G – B♭.

Is the E♭ major guitar chord diagram free?

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