About the Eb chord
To play Eb major, use the first shape above. Place your index finger on the 1st fret of the A string, your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the C string, and your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the E string. Leave the G string open. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.
Root
Eb
Quality
Major
Notes
Eb · G · Bb
How the Eb chord works
Eb
Root(1)
The home note. It gives the chord its name.
G
Major third(3)
This note is what makes the chord major.
Bb
Perfect fifth(5)
Adds strength and stability.
This chord goes well with
Eb is the home chord in the key of Eb major. These chords naturally belong together and are a good place to start when you want to play around Eb.