Eb6 chord
Eb major 6th · also written D#6
C4
Eb
G
Bb
C
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Notes
- EbR
- G3
- Bb5
- C6
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 6
Eb6 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Eb6
C4
Eb
G
Bb
C
1st inversion Eb6/G
C4
G
Bb
C
Eb
2nd inversion Eb6/Bb
C4
Bb
C
Eb
G
3rd inversion Eb6/C
C
Eb
G
Bb
C6
More Eb chords
Major 6th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Eb6 chord?
The Eb major 6th chord (Eb6) has 4 notes: Eb, G, Bb and C.
How do you play Eb6 on the piano?
Put your right hand on Eb, G, Bb and C, starting from Eb. 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).
Is Eb6 the same as D#6?
Yes. Eb and D# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Eb6 and D#6 sound the same.