EbGbBb

EbGbBb denotes the Eb minor triad, a three-note chord built on the pitch Eb. The triad consists of Eb (the root), Gb (the minor third), and Bb (the perfect fifth). Its interval structure is 1–b3–5, giving it the characteristic minor quality.

Enharmonics and notation: The same pitch classes can be written in sharp notation as D#–F#–A#, which would correspond to a D# minor triad in that spelling. In standard flat-key contexts, the Eb minor triad is typically written as Ebm, especially in classical and many contemporary genres. Eb minor keys are known for their six-flat key signature, including flats such as Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, and Cb.

Musical function and usage: As the i chord in the key of Eb minor, the Eb minor triad provides tonal grounding in minor-key progressions. It also appears as a basic harmonic unit in various styles, sometimes extended with sevenths or other extensions in jazz, pop, and classical music. The triad can appear in root position or in inversions, offering different sonorities without changing pitch content.

Voicing and realizations: On piano or guitar, common voicings place the notes in root position (Eb–Gb–Bb) or in first inversion (Gb–Bb–Eb) and second inversion (Bb–Eb–Gb). The Ebm triad serves as a fundamental building block for harmony in pieces centered on Eb minor or related tonal areas.