Ebm6 chord (E flat minor sixth) on piano
Ebm6 (E flat minor sixth) has four notes: E flat, G flat, B flat and C. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, 6. In major keys, Ebm6 is the ii6 chord in Db major.
Ebm6 inversions and fingering
Eb Gb Bb C · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
Gb Bb C Eb · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
Bb C Eb Gb · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
C Eb Gb Bb · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
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| Symbol | Ebm6 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Ebmin6, Eb-6 |
| Notes | Eb Gb Bb C |
| Formula | 1 b3 5 6 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, perfect fifth, major sixth |
| Type | Minor sixth chord |
Ebm6 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C3 (6), Eb3 (1), Gb3 (flat 3), Bb3 (5), C4 (6), Eb4 (1), Gb4 (flat 3), Bb4 (5), C5 (6).
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Questions
What notes are in the Ebm6 chord?
Ebm6 (E flat minor sixth) has four notes: E flat, G flat, B flat and C. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, 6. Eb is the root, Gb is the minor third, Bb is the perfect fifth and C is the major sixth.
How do you play Ebm6 on piano?
Play Eb, Gb, Bb and C together. Root position: Eb Gb Bb C · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is Ebm6 in?
In major keys, Ebm6 is the ii6 chord in Db major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Ebm6 and Ebm7?
Ebm6 and Ebm7 share Eb, Gb and Bb. Ebm6 has C, the 6th, where Ebm7 has Db, the flat 7th.