Eb
Chromatic Scale
(Originally D#)
Note: D# Minor → Eb Minor
D# Major contains double sharps (F##, C##) making it impractical to read
Eb Major is the enharmonic equivalent used by musicians. Same pitches, better notation.
Scale Notes
Eb1+0 semitones
E2+1 semitones
F3+2 semitones
Gb4+3 semitones
G5+4 semitones
Ab6+5 semitones
A7+6 semitones
Bb8+7 semitones
B9+8 semitones
C10+9 semitones
Db11+10 semitones
D12+11 semitones
Scale Information
| Root Note | Eb (from D#) | Scale Type | Chromatic Scale |
| Category | Theoretical | Number of Notes | 12 |
Interval Pattern
Semitones: 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11
Pattern repeats every octave (12 semitones)
D#0
E1
F2
F#3
G4
G#5
A6
A#7
B8
C9
C#10
D11
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Understanding the Pattern: The numbers above show the interval distances between scale notes in semitones (half-steps). The highlighted notes like this are the notes that belong to this scale. This pattern can be moved to any starting note to create the same scale in different keys - that's how scales work across all 12 keys!
Scale Overview
Description
All 12 semitones, used for transitions and color tones
Musical Context
This theoretical scale contains 12 notes and is commonly used in Jazz and Saxophone music. This scale requires some musical experience to master effectively.
Characteristics
CompleteTransitionalColorfulNon-tonal
Practice Guide
Key Signature
3 flats (Bb, Eb, Ab)
Eb - E - F - Gb - G - Ab - A - Bb - B - C - Db - D
Difficulty Level
IntermediateCircle of Fifths
Common in jazz, saxophone music, and wind ensembles
Common Genres
JazzSaxophoneClassicalWind ensemble
Common Uses
Classical music
Jazz
Transitions
Color tones
Practice Tips
- • Practice ascending and descending patterns
- • Try different rhythmic variations
- • Experiment with skipping notes (thirds, fourths)
- • Use as a basis for improvisation