What is e flat minor?

E flat minor is a minor scale based on the tonic note of E flat. It consists of the notes E flat, F, G flat, A flat, B flat, C flat, and D flat. The key signature for E flat minor has six flats (B, E, A, D, G, and C).

The relative major of E flat minor is G flat major, and the parallel major is E flat major. E flat minor is often considered one of the darker and more somber keys in music due to the presence of a diminished fifth interval between the tonic and the fifth note of the scale.

E flat minor is commonly used in classical and romantic music to convey feelings of melancholy, introspection, and drama. It is also used in jazz, blues, and contemporary music genres to create a sense of tension and emotional depth. Some famous pieces written in E flat minor include Chopin's Prelude in E flat minor and Rachmaninoff's Prelude in E flat minor.