E♭ major key signature

E♭ major has 3 flats: B♭ E♭ A♭. Its relative minor is C minor. The chart below shows the key signature on the treble staff — free to print or download.

E♭ major key signature on the treble staff — E♭ major has 3 flats: B♭ E♭ A♭.

What is in the E♭ major key signature?

E♭ major has 3 flats: B♭ E♭ A♭. Every B, E, A… of that letter is played flat throughout the piece, unless cancelled by a natural sign.

How to read it

  1. Look at the accidentals. E♭ major shows 3 flats straight after the clef: B♭ E♭ A♭.
  2. Name the key from the last accidental. For a flat key, the second-to-last flat names the key (E♭ major).
  3. Find the relative minor. E♭ major shares this key signature with C minor, its relative minor.

See how it fits with every other key on the circle of fifths(or fill in a blank circle of fifths from memory), learn the notes on the treble clef, or read the guide toreading sheet music.

E♭ major key signature — frequently asked questions

How many sharps or flats does E♭ major have?

E♭ major has 3 flats: B♭ E♭ A♭.

What is the relative minor of E♭ major?

C minor is the relative minor of E♭ major — it uses the same key signature.

Is the E♭ major key signature chart free to print?

Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no sign-up.

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