5.14 The E flat major scale

In this chapter, you’ll learn how you can make the E flat major scale by applying the sequence: whole - whole - half - whole - whole - whole - half, starting from E flat. You’ll also learn how to play the E flat major scale on the piano.

1. The structure of the E flat major scale

Every major scale consists of the following sequence: whole - whole - half - whole - whole - whole - half. When you apply this sequence starting from E flat, you get the tones Eb F G Ab Bb C D Eb.

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Which tones will you get if you construct a major scale, starting from E flat?

The E flat major scale is comprised of the notes: Eb F G Ab Bb C D Eb.
The E flat major scale has three flats: B flat, E flat and A flat.

2. The E flat major scale played on the piano

The E flat major scale ascending and descending, played by the right hand over one and over two octaves.

The fingering of the E flat major scale played with the right hand.

The E flat major scale ascending and descending, played by the left hand over one and over two octaves.

The fingering of the E flat major scale played with the left hand.

The E flat major scale is comprised of the notes Eb F G Ab Bb C D Eb.
The E flat major scale has three flats: B flat, E flat and A flat.