Eb Major Pentatonic

EbFGBbC

Diagrams

Staff Notation

Staff Notation

Piano Keyboard

Eb Major Pentatonic scale – keys Eb, F, G, Bb, C highlightedPiano keyboard with keys Eb, F, G, Bb, C highlighted. Eb is the root note.FGCEbBb

Guitar Fretboard

Guitar fretboard diagram for Eb Major PentatonicScale positions across frets 0–12 with notes F, G, Bb, C, Eb.EBGDAE357912

Intervals

DegreeNoteIntervalSemitones
1EbP10
2FM22
3GM34
4BbP57
5CM69

About Eb Major Pentatonic

The Eb Major Pentatonic contains 5 notes: Eb, F, G, Bb, C. This scale is built by following a specific pattern of intervals from the root note Eb, which gives it its distinctive sound and character. Understanding the interval structure of a scale is essential for improvisation, composition, and recognizing the scale by ear.

The diatonic chords shown above are the chords that occur naturally within this scale. They are formed by stacking thirds from each degree of the scale, and they form the harmonic foundation for music written in this key. Knowing these chords helps you build chord progressions, understand song harmony, and improvise melodies that fit over each chord. Try the Chord Progression Generator to hear how these chords sound together.