Chord · 6ths & Adds
E6 — E Major 6th
E6 is the E major 6th chord. It is built on the root E with major 3rd (G♯), perfect 5th (B) and major 6th (C♯) above it — the formula 1 3 5 6, sounding the notes E G♯ B C♯. On the piano it sits at E (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still E6.
- Root
- E
- Quality
- Major 6th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 6
- Notes
- E G♯ B C♯
On the keyboard
The notes of E6
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | root | E4 |
| 3 | G♯ | major 3rd | G♯4 |
| 5 | B | perfect 5th | B4 |
| 6 | C♯ | major 6th | C♯5 |
Other 6ths & adds on E
Major 6th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.