E flat sixth piano chord (Eb6)
Also written D#6 (D sharp sixth)
A sixth chord adds a major sixth to the major chord. A sweet, slightly vintage sound, common in gypsy jazz, swing and country.
On the keyboard
Root position
- Notes
- E♭ – G – B♭ – C
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
1st inversion
- Notes
- G – B♭ – C – E♭
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
2nd inversion
- Notes
- B♭ – C – E♭ – G
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
3rd inversion
- Notes
- C – E♭ – G – B♭
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| E♭ (E flat) | root |
| G | major third |
| B♭ (B flat) | perfect fifth |
| C | major sixth |
Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 6 · E♭ – G – B♭ – C
A progression with this chord
The chord replaces the first degree of a pop progression to enrich it.