Em6 chord
E minor 6th
C4
E
G
B
C5
C#
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Notes
- ER
- Gb3
- B5
- C#6
Formula: R – b3 – 5 – 6
Em6 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Em6
C4
E
G
B
C5
C#
1st inversion Em6/G
C4
G
B
C5
C#
E
2nd inversion Em6/B
C4
B
C5
C#
E
G
3rd inversion Em6/C#
C5
C#
E
G
B
C6
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FAQ
What notes are in the Em6 chord?
The E minor 6th chord (Em6) has 4 notes: E, G, B and C#.
How do you play Em6 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 minor 6th chord?
R – b3 – 5 – 6 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7, 9).