E♭ Minor 6th
Also Known As
Hear the E♭ Minor 6th chord played for you.
E♭m6
E♭ – G♭ – B♭ – C
Formula:R-m3-P5-M6
Intervals:P1-m3-P5-M6
Scale Degrees:1-b3-5-6
Introduction
The E♭ Minor 6th chord is a four-note chord made up of E♭, G♭, B♭, and C. It is built from a root, minor third, perfect fifth, and major sixth.
The Eb Minor 6th piano chord (Ebm6) consists of the notes Eb, Gb, Bb, 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 | Eb – Gb – Bb – C |
| 1st Inversion | Gb – Bb – C – Eb |
| 2nd Inversion | Bb – C – Eb – Gb |
| 3rd Inversion | Eb – Gb – Bb – C |
Key Signature
The key of Eb Minor 6th has 6 flats.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭
Order of flats
Flats are added in a fixed order — the reverse of the sharp order. Each new flat key adds the next flat on the list.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭F♭
Mnemonic: Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles’ Father
Chords in the Key of Eb Minor
These are the diatonic triads built on each degree of the Eb minor scale:
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
i — E♭ Minor (minor)
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 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the Eb Minor 6th chord?
Ebm6 contains: Eb, Gb, Bb, C. Minor triad with major sixth.
How does Ebm6 differ from Ebm7?
Ebm6 has C. Ebm7 has Db.
How is Ebm6 used?
Descending chromatic line. Jazz tonic. Enharmonic of Cm7b5.
Is Ebm6 the same as Cm7b5?
Same notes, different root.
What songs use Minor 6th?
My Funny Valentine pattern.
How does Ebm6 differ from Eb6?
Ebm6 has minor third (Gb).
Practice Tips
- Descending line: Ebm → EbmMaj7 → Ebm7 → Ebm6.
- Ebm6 and Cm7b5 same notes.
- All black keys plus C — distinctive shape.
- Bittersweet quality.
- Dorian tonic.
- Compare with Ebm7.
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