E♭ minor is a musical key that consists of the notes E♭, F, G♭, A♭, B♭, C♭, and D♭. It is characterized by its somber and melancholic sound, often used in various genres of music, including classical, jazz, and popular music. The key signature of E♭ minor contains six flats, making it one of the more complex keys to play. In terms of scale degrees, E♭ minor has a tonic (E♭), a supertonic (F), a mediant (G♭), a subdominant (A♭), a dominant (B♭), a submediant (C♭), and a leading tone (D♭). Composers like Frédéric Chopin and Johannes Brahms have utilized E♭ minor in their works, showcasing its emotional depth and expressive potential.