Cb Major 6
Notes:Cb – Eb – Gb – Ab
Formula:Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th
Intervals:1-3-5-6
Notes
Cb Major 6 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | Cb4 – Eb5 – Gb5 – Ab5 |
| 1st Inversion | Eb5 – Gb5 – Ab5 – Cb5 |
| 2nd Inversion | Gb5 – Ab5 – Cb5 – Eb6 |
| 3rd Inversion | Cb4 – Eb5 – Gb5 – Ab4 |
Key Signature
The key of Cb Major 6 has 7 flats: B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭, G♭, C♭, F♭.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭F♭
Theory: Intervals
Formula: Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th
Intervals: 1-3-5-6
The Cb Major 6 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th describes the scale degrees used. The intervals 1-3-5-6 show the distance between each note in the chord.
Cb Major 6 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the Cb Major 6 chord?
Cb6 is enharmonic equivalent of B6. Same notes.
How does Cb6 differ from Cbmaj7?
Cb6 has sixth, Cbmaj7 has seventh.
How is Cb6 used?
Musicians use B6 in practice.
What songs use Major 6th?
Sound identical regardless of spelling.
How does Cb6 differ from Abm7?
Same notes enharmonically, different root.
Can I substitute?
Yes — use B6.
Practice Tips
- Cb6 and B6 enharmonic.
- Translate to B6.
- Keyboard notes identical.
- Vintage jazz sound.
- Understanding both builds fluency.
- Compare with Cbmaj7.