E Major 6
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E6
E – G♯ – B – C♯
Formula:Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th
Intervals:1-3-5-6
Scale Degrees:1-3-5-6
Introduction
The E Major 6 chord is a four-note chord made up of E, G♯, B, and C♯.
Notes
E Major 6 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | E – G♯ – B – C♯ |
| 1st Inversion | G♯ – B – C♯ – E |
| 2nd Inversion | B – C♯ – E – G♯ |
| 3rd Inversion | E – G♯ – B – C♯ |
Key Signature
The key of E Major 6 has 4 sharps.
F♯C♯G♯D♯
Order of sharps
Sharps are added to a key signature in a fixed order. Each new sharp key adds the next sharp on the list.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯B♯
Mnemonic: Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle
Chords in the Key of E Major
These are the diatonic triads built on each degree of the E major scale:
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
I — E Major (major)
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 E Major 6 chord?
E6 contains: E, G#, B, C#. Major triad with major sixth.
How does E6 differ from Emaj7?
E6 has C# (sixth). Emaj7 has D# (seventh).
How does E6 differ from C#m7?
Same four notes, different root.
How is E6 used?
Vintage jazz, country, rock.
What songs use Major 6th?
Swing, country.
Can I substitute E6 for E Major?
Yes.
Practice Tips
- Play E Major then add C#.
- E6 and C#m7 same notes.
- Vintage sound.
- Country and rock.
- Compare with Emaj7.
- Warm tonic alternative.
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