E♭ minor piano chord

The E♭ minor chord (also written D♯), written E♭m, on a keyboard. Its notes are E♭ – G♭ – B♭ — free to print or download below.

E♭ minor piano chord diagram on a keyboard — notes E♭ – G♭ – B♭

Notes in the E♭ minor chord

The E♭ minor chord is built from the root, a minor third and a perfect fifth, giving the notesE♭ – G♭ – B♭. On the keyboard diagram those keys are shaded so you can see the shape at a glance.

How to play the E♭ minor chord

  1. Find the notes. The E♭ minor chord uses the notes E♭ – G♭ – B♭. Locate each one on your keyboard using the diagram above.
  2. Place your fingers. In root position, play E♭ – G♭ – B♭ together — thumb on the lowest note and the remaining fingers on the notes above.
  3. Play it as a block or broken. Play all the notes at once for a solid chord, or one after another for an arpeggio.

E♭ minor chord — frequently asked questions

What notes are in the E♭ minor chord?

The E♭ minor chord (E♭m) is made up of the notes E♭ – G♭ – B♭ — the root, a minor third and a perfect fifth.

What is the chord symbol for E♭ minor?

It is written as E♭m. On a lead sheet or chord chart you would see "E♭m" above the stave.

Is the E♭ minor chord diagram free to print?

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