E6 Piano Chord
A nostalgic, retro sound with an added sixth. Widely used in jazz, country and Hawaiian music. Compared to maj7, it sounds less "jazzy" and more "vintage".
Recommended voicing
E4 · G#4 · B4 · C#5
Other names for the E6 chord
Other names: E major 6th, E 6th
Music theory name: major sixth chord
Common name: E sixth chord
Notes and intervals in the E6 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| E | Root |
| G# | Major 3rd |
| B | Perfect 5th |
| C# | Major 6th |
Inversions
1st inversion
G#4 · B4 · C#5 · E5
2nd inversion
B4 · C#5 · E5 · G#5