E♭ Major 6
Notes:E♭ – G – B♭ – C
Formula:Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th
Intervals:1-3-5-6
Introduction
Enharmonic equivalent: E♭ is enharmonically equivalent to D♯. See D# Major 6.
Notes
E♭ Major 6 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | Eb4 – G4 – Bb4 – C5 |
| 1st Inversion | G4 – Bb4 – C5 – Eb5 |
| 2nd Inversion | Bb4 – C5 – Eb5 – G5 |
| 3rd Inversion | Eb4 – G4 – Bb4 – C4 |
Key Signature
The key of Eb Major 6 has 3 flats: B♭, E♭, A♭.
B♭E♭A♭
Theory: Intervals
Formula: Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th
Intervals: 1-3-5-6
The E♭ 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.
E♭ Major 6 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the Eb Major 6 chord?
Eb6 contains: Eb, G, Bb, C. Major triad with major sixth.
How does Eb6 differ from Ebmaj7?
Eb6 has C (sixth). Ebmaj7 has D (seventh).
How does Eb6 differ from Cm7?
Same four notes, different root.
How is Eb6 used?
Vintage jazz, swing, big band. Eb is a standard jazz key.
What songs use Major 6th?
Swing era, big band.
Can I substitute Eb6 for Eb Major?
Yes — warmer tonic.
Practice Tips
- Play Eb Major then add C.
- Eb6 and Cm7 same notes.
- Standard jazz key.
- Vintage big band tonic.
- Compare with Ebmaj7.
- Warm, nostalgic sound.