E flat minor sixth guitar chord (Ebm6)
Also written D#m6 (D sharp minor sixth)
A minor sixth chord adds a major sixth to the minor chord. A mysterious color, typical of gypsy jazz and film music.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 fret 1
Position 2 fret 5
Position 3 fret 10
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| E♭ (E flat) | root |
| G♭ (G flat) | minor third |
| B♭ (B flat) | perfect fifth |
| C | major sixth |
Formula: 1 – b3 – 5 – 6 · E♭ – G♭ – B♭ – C
A progression with this chord
The minor sixth chord as the tonic, with the dominant chord.