The relative minor scale of E Flat Major is C minor. In music theory, the relative minor of a major key is the minor key that shares the same key signature. Both E Flat Major and C minor have three flats in their key signature: B flat, E flat, and A flat.
To find the relative minor of a major scale, you can simply go down three half steps (or a minor third) from the major scale’s root note. Starting from E Flat, going down three half steps brings you to C, which is the root note of the C minor scale.
Here is the C minor scale:
- C
- D
- E flat
- F
- G
- A flat
- B flat
- C
This scale is widely used in various genres of music and provides a rich, emotional sound that contrasts nicely with the brighter E Flat Major scale.