E6 chord (E major sixth) on piano
E6 (E major sixth) has four notes: E, G sharp, B and C sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 6. In major keys, E6 is the I6 chord in E major, the IV6 in B major and the V6 in A major.
E6 inversions and fingering
E G# B C# · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
G# B C# E · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
B C# E G# · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
C# E G# B · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
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| Symbol | E6 |
|---|---|
| Also written | EM6, Emaj6 |
| Notes | E G# B C# |
| Formula | 1 3 5 6 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major sixth |
| Type | Major sixth chord |
E6 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C#3 (6), E3 (1), G#3 (3), B3 (5), C#4 (6), E4 (1), G#4 (3), B4 (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the E6 chord?
E6 (E major sixth) has four notes: E, G sharp, B and C sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 6. E is the root, G# is the major third, B is the perfect fifth and C# is the major sixth.
How do you play E6 on piano?
Play E, G#, B and C# together. Root position: E G# B C# · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is E6 in?
In major keys, E6 is the I6 chord in E major, the IV6 in B major and the V6 in A major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between E6 and Emaj7?
E6 and Emaj7 share E, G# and B. E6 has C#, the 6th, where Emaj7 has D#, the 7th.