The E♭ major scale is a musical scale that consists of the notes E♭, F, G, A♭, B♭, C, and D. It is made up of seven distinct pitches and follows the pattern of whole and half steps: whole, whole, half, whole, whole, whole, half. This scale is commonly used in various musical genres, including classical, jazz, and pop. In terms of key signature, the E♭ major scale has three flats: B♭, E♭, and A♭. Musicians often use this scale to create melodies and harmonies, and it is frequently found in compositions by famous composers like Ludwig van Beethoven and Johannes Brahms.