Most composers and songwriters prefer to use the notation with the least number of accidentals (for one thing, it keeps the musicians from griping), which explains why most composers notate this key as E flat as opposed to D sharp: D sharp has six accidentals (sharps) whereas the key of E flat has only three accidentals- three flats. It’s the same for keys: The same key can be called D# or Eb, depending on the composer’s choice of notation. You probably already know, for example, that there’s only one note- a half-tone- between D and E and that this note can be called either D# or Eb, depending on which key you’re in. This is a term used to describe two keys that sound exactly the same but that have different names and different key signatures. Last week we introduced a new concept in music theory- enharmonic equivalents. But don’t stop there Eb’s singability makes it a favourite of pop and rock songwriters as well. Other composers thought of it as a heroic key.
Mozart connected the key with Freemasonry, pointing to its religious nature. “ Some composers thought of Eb major as the key of loving devotion for God. If you haven’t been following this series, you’re probably wondering why in the heck we’re giving this key two names, and even two different key signatures, so it looks like we’ve got some explaining to do. (Looking for an introductory explanation of about major scales and how they work? Read this.) This key’s majestic sound makes it a great key for songs about triumph and overcoming life’s toughest obstacles! Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger” makes good use of D#/Eb for a song about triumphing against the odds. Today we’re bringing you the D# / Eb chord and the key of D sharp/E flat. Welcome to a new episode in our “Chord of the Week” series, where we share a new guitar chord, explore its history and relevance, talk about how it’s played on the guitar, and enjoy a few popular songs and chord progressions in the key of its major scale. Just A Few Great Songs in the Key of Eb Majorĭ Sharp or E Flat Major History Lesson: All Love and Glory.
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