E sixth piano chord (E6)
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 | root |
| G♯ (G sharp) | major third |
| B | perfect fifth |
| C♯ (C sharp) | 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.