Chord · 6ths & Adds
Em6 — E Minor 6th
Em6 is the E minor 6th chord. It is built on the root E with minor 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 Em6.
- Root
- E
- Quality
- Minor 6th
- Formula
- 1 ♭3 5 6
- Notes
- E G B C♯
On the keyboard
The notes of Em6
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | root | E4 |
| ♭3 | G | minor 3rd | G4 |
| 5 | B | perfect 5th | B4 |
| 6 | C♯ | major 6th | C♯5 |
Other 6ths & adds on E
Minor 6th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.