Interactive piano keyboard showing Eb Blues scale degrees. Click highlighted keys to play.
The E♭ blues scale (E♭, G♭, A♭, A, B♭, D♭) is a horn-player's blues foundation, sitting naturally on saxophone and trumpet. The blue note A creates the signature tension between A♭ and B♭ that defines blues horn solos. E♭ blues is essential in jazz, R&B, and Chicago-style electric blues.
Adding the flat 5th (the “blue note”) to minor pentatonic creates the characteristic tension-and-release of blues improvisation. This tritone is the single interval that gives the blues scale its soulful, crying quality.
The diatonic chords in Eb Blues are: Ebm, Gbm, Abm, A, Bbm, Dbaug. These are the chords built naturally from each degree of the scale.
What is the Blues?
The E♭ blues scale (E♭, G♭, A♭, A, B♭, D♭) is a horn-player's blues foundation, sitting naturally on saxophone and trumpet. The blue note A creates the signature tension between A♭ and B♭ that defines blues horn solos. E♭ blues is essential in jazz, R&B, and Chicago-style electric blues.
What notes are in the Eb Blues?
The Eb Blues contains the notes: Eb, Gb, Ab, A, Bb, Db. This is a 6-note scale starting from Eb.
How many chords does the Eb Blues have?
The Eb Blues produces 6 diatonic chords, one built on each degree of the scale: Ebm, Gbm, Abm, A, Bbm, Dbaug.
What is the formula for the Blues?
The Blues follows the interval formula: W+H-W-H-H-W+H-W (W = whole step, H = half step).
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Position in circle of fifths
Eb is at the 9 o'clock position. Related keys: Bb (dominant), Ab (subdominant), C (relative minor), F (supertonic), C# (subtonic).