Chord
E♭6 is a major sixth chord with the notes E♭, G, B♭, C. The same chord spelled from D♯ is D♯6.
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| E♭ | root | 0 |
| G | major 3rd | 4 |
| B♭ | perfect 5th | 7 |
| C | major 6th | 9 |
| Root position | E♭ – G – B♭ – C | |
| 1st inversion | G – B♭ – C – E♭ (E♭6/G) | |
| 2nd inversion | B♭ – C – E♭ – G (E♭6/B♭) | |
| 3rd inversion | C – E♭ – G – B♭ (E♭6/C) |
A major sixth chord is a major triad with a major 6th added. It is a stable tonic chord in swing, jazz and older pop; its notes are the same as those of a minor seventh chord a minor 3rd lower.
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