Major chord
Level 3: Barre chords
Notes: E♭, G, B♭ · Frets 3 to 6
Also known as: D#, D# major, D#maj, D♯, D♯ major, D♯maj, Eb, Eb major, Ebmaj, E♭, E♭ major, E♭maj, E flat major
Fretting hand for left-handed players (your right hand), E♭ major. The numbers on the fingertips match the numbers on the chart.Fretting hand for right-handed players (your left hand), E♭ major. The numbers on the fingertips match the numbers on the chart.
- 1Index
- 2Middle
- 3Ring
- 4Pinky
- TThumb, behind the neck
How to play E♭ major
- Lay your first finger flat across every string from the G string to the high E string at the third fret.
- Place your second finger on the fourth fret of the B string.
- Place your third finger on the fifth fret of the D string.
- Place your fourth finger on the sixth fret of the A string.
- Strum only the A, D, G, B and high E strings.
Tips for new players
- Keep your thumb behind the neck and let your fingers arch.
- Press just behind the fret, not on top of it, so every string rings clearly.
- Practice at a slow, steady pace, then try the progression below.
Chord video
Watch E♭ major, step by step
A short animation that builds the E♭ major chart and explains every symbol on it.
- X marks a string that is muted or not played.
- Open circle marks a string you play without fretting.
- Numbered dot marks a fretted string. The number is the finger to use.
Learn and practice E♭ major
Practice progression
E♭, E, F
Switch between E♭, E and F until the changes feel smooth.
Chords to learn next
E♭ Major up the neck
The same chord in other places on the fretboard. Tap Hear it to listen, or Watch to play the animation for your hand.