Eb6 chord (E flat major sixth) on piano
Eb6 (E flat major sixth) has four notes: E flat, G, B flat and C. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 6. In major keys, Eb6 is the I6 chord in Eb major, the IV6 in Bb major and the V6 in Ab major.
Eb6 inversions and fingering
Eb G Bb C · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
G Bb C Eb · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
Bb C Eb G · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
C Eb G Bb · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
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| Symbol | Eb6 |
|---|---|
| Also written | EbM6, Ebmaj6 |
| Notes | Eb G Bb C |
| Formula | 1 3 5 6 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major sixth |
| Type | Major sixth chord |
Eb6 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C3 (6), Eb3 (1), G3 (3), Bb3 (5), C4 (6), Eb4 (1), G4 (3), Bb4 (5), C5 (6).
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Questions
What notes are in the Eb6 chord?
Eb6 (E flat major sixth) has four notes: E flat, G, B flat and C. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 6. Eb is the root, G is the major third, Bb is the perfect fifth and C is the major sixth.
How do you play Eb6 on piano?
Play Eb, G, Bb and C together. Root position: Eb G Bb C · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is Eb6 in?
In major keys, Eb6 is the I6 chord in Eb major, the IV6 in Bb major and the V6 in Ab major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Eb6 and Ebmaj7?
Eb6 and Ebmaj7 share Eb, G and Bb. Eb6 has C, the 6th, where Ebmaj7 has D, the 7th.