What is a Eb6 Chord?
Eb6
Eb6 Major 6th
String-by-String
E
×
A
×
D
1
G
3
B
1
e
3
Eb6 Major 6th is a major sixth chord with the root Eb, major third G, perfect fifth A#, and major sixth C. It evokes a warm, vintage jazz and swing feel.
Intervals
RootMajor 3rdPerfect 5thMajor 6th
Notes
D#GA#C
Why does Eb6 sound warm and vintage?
The Eb6 Major 6th chord gets its warm and vintage character from the combination of its root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, major 6th. The specific intervals between the notes D#, G, A#, Ccreate the harmonic tension and color that define this chord's unique sonic signature.
How to use Eb6?
Eb6 is commonly used in progressions across many genres. Try substituting it where you would normally play a standard Eb chord for added harmonic interest. It pairs well with other chords in the key of Eb and can serve as both a foundation and a color chord depending on the context.