E6 chord on piano
E Major Sixth. Notes: E, G#, B and C#.
How to play E6
- Find E at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add G#, B and C# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
E6 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
E · G# · B · C#1st inversion
G# · B · C# · E2nd inversion
B · C# · E · G#3rd inversion
C# · E · G# · BNotes and theory
The major sixth adds a sixth to a major triad: sweet and a little retro, heard a lot in swing, country and old pop endings. The formula is 1 3 5 6, and you will also see it written as Emaj6.
More E chords
All E piano chordsmajor sixth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the E6 chord?
E6 (E major sixth) is made of four notes: E (root), G# (major third), B (perfect fifth) and C# (major sixth).
How do you play E6 on piano?
Play E, G#, B and C# together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of E6?
Root position: E G# B C#. 1st inversion: G# B C# E. 2nd inversion: B C# E G#. 3rd inversion: C# E G# B.
What does a major sixth chord sound like?
The major sixth adds a sixth to a major triad: sweet and a little retro, heard a lot in swing, country and old pop endings.