E♭ melodic minor scale (guitar)
The E♭ melodic minor scale shown across the whole guitar neck. Its notes areE♭ – F – G♭ – A♭ – B♭ – C – D — the filled dots are the root. Free to print or download below.
How to play the E♭ melodic minor scale
- Find the root notes. The filled dots are the root note (E♭); the open dots are the other scale notes. Start and end on a root to hear the E♭ melodic minor sound.
- Play it across the neck. The diagram shows every E♭ melodic minor note from the open strings up to the 15th fret, so you can play the scale in any position.
- Use it to solo. Once the shape is under your fingers, improvise over backing chords in E♭, always resolving to a root note.
Notes in the E♭ melodic minor scale
The E♭ melodic minor scale is a minor scale with a raised sixth and seventh going up, common in jazz. Its notes are E♭ – F – G♭ – A♭ – B♭ – C – D.
E♭ melodic minor scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the E♭ melodic minor scale?
The E♭ melodic minor scale contains the notes E♭ – F – G♭ – A♭ – B♭ – C – D.
What is the E♭ melodic minor scale used for?
It is a minor scale with a raised sixth and seventh going up, common in jazz.
Is the E♭ melodic minor scale diagram free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.