E6 chord
E major 6th
C4
E
G#
B
C5
C#
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Notes
- ER
- G#3
- B5
- C#6
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 6
E6 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position E6
C4
E
G#
B
C5
C#
1st inversion E6/G#
C4
G#
B
C5
C#
E
2nd inversion E6/B
C4
B
C5
C#
E
G#
3rd inversion E6/C#
C5
C#
E
G#
B
C6
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FAQ
What notes are in the E6 chord?
The E major 6th chord (E6) has 4 notes: E, G#, B and C#.
How do you play E6 on the piano?
Put your right hand on E, G#, B and C#, starting from E. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a major 6th chord?
R – 3 – 5 – 6 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 9).