E Major 6

Notes:E – G♯ – B – C♯
Formula:Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th
Intervals:1-3-5-6

Introduction

Notes

Notes:E – G♯ – B – C♯

E Major 6 Inversions

PositionNotes
Root PositionE4 – G#4 – B4 – C#5
1st InversionG#4 – B4 – C#5 – E5
2nd InversionB4 – C#5 – E5 – G#5
3rd InversionE4 – G#4 – B4 – C#4

Key Signature

The key of E Major 6 has 4 sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯.

F♯C♯G♯D♯

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.