Em6 chord (E minor sixth) on piano
Em6 (E minor sixth) has four notes: E, G, B and C sharp. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, 6. In major keys, Em6 is the ii6 chord in D major.
Em6 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 | Em6 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Emin6, E-6 |
| Notes | E G B C# |
| Formula | 1 b3 5 6 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, perfect fifth, major sixth |
| Type | Minor sixth chord |
Em6 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C#3 (6), E3 (1), G3 (flat 3), B3 (5), C#4 (6), E4 (1), G4 (flat 3), B4 (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the Em6 chord?
Em6 (E minor sixth) has four notes: E, G, B and C sharp. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, 6. E is the root, G is the minor third, B is the perfect fifth and C# is the major sixth.
How do you play Em6 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 Em6 in?
In major keys, Em6 is the ii6 chord in D major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Em6 and Em7?
Em6 and Em7 share E, G and B. Em6 has C#, the 6th, where Em7 has D, the flat 7th.