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E Flat Major Chord on Guitar (Eb)
The E flat major chord on guitar (Eb) uses the notes Eb, G, Bb. It is a barre chord: the index finger presses all the strings at fret 6. Strum from the 5th string down. Below: the diagram, which finger goes where, a second shape and the chords that go with it.
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Eb chord diagram
Where each finger goes
- Index: across the strings (barre), fret 6
- Middle: 4th string (D), fret 8
- Ring: 3rd string (G), fret 8
- Little: 2nd string (B), fret 8
Which strings to strum
x68886: × = do not play, 0 = open string.
The notes inside Eb, string by string
| 5th string (A) | fret 6: Eb |
|---|---|
| 4th string (D) | fret 8: Bb |
| 3rd string (G) | fret 8: Eb |
| 2nd string (B) | fret 8: G |
| 1st string (high E) | fret 6: Bb |
From Eb to Ebm only one thing changes: 2nd string (B): fret 8 → fret 7.
Practise Eb in three steps
- Place the fingers one at a time, then strum and listen to each string.
- Lift the hand, then land all fingers together. Repeat ten times.
- Switch between Eb and Ab for one minute, then try Bb.
Common Eb problems
- Buzzing means the finger is too far from the fret: slide it closer.
- A string is muted? Arch your fingers so they touch only their own string.
- Hurts at first? Normal. Five minutes a day toughens the fingertips in a couple of weeks.
Make Eb automatic
ChordRunner listens to your guitar: when Eb appears, strum it and your runner jumps. The game shows the chord symbol only, so you learn to find the shape yourself. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work.
Play the demoCommon questions
What notes are in the Eb guitar chord?
E flat major has three notes: Eb, G, Bb. On the guitar some of them are doubled on different strings, so all six (or five) strings sound like one chord.
Which fingers do I use for Eb?
Index finger: across the strings (barre), fret 6, middle finger: 4th string (D), fret 8, ring finger: 3rd string (G), fret 8, little finger: 2nd string (B), fret 8.
Can I practise Eb with the microphone?
Yes. ChordRunner hears an acoustic or electric guitar through the microphone, and also a USB MIDI keyboard. It shows the chord symbol Eb, not the diagram, and checks the notes you strum.
Your instrument is the controller.
ChordRunner is a browser game that teaches piano and guitar chords: a chord appears on screen, you play it on a real instrument, and your runner jumps. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work.
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