Eb m6 Piano Chord
The Eb m6 chord contains the notes Eb, Gb, Bb, C, built from the intervals 1 – b3 – 5 – 6.
Chord formula
1 – b3 – 5 – 6
Active voicing: Eb – Gb – Bb – C
Default voicing. Notes Eb, Gb, Bb, C.D# m6
- Notes
- Eb, Gb, Bb, C
- Intervals
- 1, b3, 5, 6
- Also known as
- D#m6
Chord inversions
- CDEFGABCDEFGABEbGbBb
- CDEFGABCDEFGABGbBbEb
- CDEFGABCDEFGABBbEbGb
- CDEFGABCDEFGABEbGbBb
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How it is built
Eb minor 6 adds the sixth above the triad, creating a nostalgic or jazzy shade of the basic major or minor sound.
Common musical function
Sixth chords appear often in jazz standards, classic pop, and as colorful substitutes for plain triads.
Beginner practice advice
Practice Eb in root position until the shape feels automatic, then work through the first, second, and third inversions. Use the audio button to check your voicing, and drill short changes to neighboring chords in the same key.
Moving into and out of the chord
Look for shared notes with nearby chords in the key — keeping a finger on a common tone makes changes smoother. A# Major (dominant) and G# Major (subdominant) are good starting points for short practice loops — see the full related chords list below for more.
FAQ
- What notes are in a Eb m6 chord?
- A Eb m6 piano chord uses the notes Eb, Gb, Bb, C.
- How do I practice Eb on piano?
- Start in root position, then work through the inversions, listen with the audio button, and practice short changes to related chords in the same key.
- Can I explore Eb in every key?
- Yes. Open the Interactive Chord Explorer to transpose this chord quality across all twelve roots, or use Practice Mode to drill changes in time.
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