E♭ Minor Pentatonic

The E♭ minor pentatonic scale (E♭-G♭-A♭-B♭-D♭) is a five-note scale built from the formula 1-♭3-4-5-♭7, commonly used in jazz, blues, and soul music. Derived from the E♭ natural minor scale, this scale provides smooth melodic lines perfect for improvisation. It shares a relative relationship with the G♭ major pentatonic scale, and adding the ♭5 creates the E♭ blues scale.

Symbol: E♭m pent
Key: e flat
Scale Type: minor pentatonic
Cardinality: pentatonic
Number of Notes: 6
Notes: E♭, G♭, A♭, B♭, D♭, E♭
Intervals from Root: m3, P4, P5, m7

Scale Structure

The E♭ minor pentatonic follows the formula 1-♭3-4-5-♭7, consisting of E♭ (root), G♭ (minor third), A♭ (perfect fourth), B♭ (perfect fifth), and D♭ (minor seventh), creating consonant phrases perfect for improvisation.

Jazz and Blues Applications

The E♭ minor pentatonic scale is essential in jazz and blues, working over E♭m, E♭m7, and related chords. Its smooth character makes it ideal for soulful improvisation and expressive phrasing.