E Minor 6th
Notes:E â G â B â C#
Formula:R-m3-P5-M6
Intervals:P1-m3-P5-M6
Scale Degrees:1-b3-5-6
Introduction
The E Minor 6th piano chord (Em6) consists of the notes E, G, B, C#. It is a minor triad with an added major 6th, giving it a melancholic, bittersweet character. Formula: R-m3-P5-M6 | Scale degrees: 1-b3-5-6.
Notes
E Minor 6th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | E4 â G4 â B4 â C#5 |
| 1st Inversion | G4 â B4 â C#5 â E5 |
| 2nd Inversion | B4 â C#5 â E5 â G5 |
| 3rd Inversion | E4 â G4 â B4 â C#4 |
Key Signature
The key of E Minor 6th has 1 sharp: FâŻ.
FâŻ
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-m3-P5-M6
Intervals: P1-m3-P5-M6
The E Minor 6th is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-m3-P5-M6 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-m3-P5-M6 show the distance between each note in the chord.
E Minor 6th â Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the E Minor 6th chord?
Em6 contains: E, G, B, C#. Minor triad with major sixth.
How does Em6 differ from Em7?
Em6 has C# (major sixth). Em7 has D (minor seventh).
How is Em6 used?
Descending line. Jazz tonic. Enharmonic of C#m7b5.
Is Em6 the same as C#m7b5?
Same notes, different root.
What songs use Minor 6th?
My Funny Valentine, Stairway to Heaven.
How does Em6 differ from E6?
Em6 has minor third (G).
Practice Tips
- Descending line: Em â EmMaj7 â Em7 â Em6.
- Em6 and C#m7b5 same notes.
- Bittersweet quality.
- Dorian tonic in E minor.
- Compare with Em7.
- Common in rock and jazz.