E6 Piano
Learn the E Major 6 (E6) chord on piano: notes (E, G♯, B, C♯), intervals, fingering, diagram, and an interactive audio tool.
Quick answer
E6 contains E, G♯, B, C♯. Bright, gentle, and a little nostalgic.
Positions
Root position
E · G♯ · B · C♯
Inversion 1
G♯ · B · C♯ · E
Inversion 2
B · C♯ · E · G♯
Inversion 3
C♯ · E · G♯ · B
Notes
- ERoot
- G♯Major 3rd
- BPerfect 5th
- C♯Major 6th
Intervals
Root · Major 3rd · Perfect 5th · Major 6th
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in E6?
E · G♯ · B · C♯
Which scales contain every note in E6?
E Major · E Major Pentatonic · E Mixolydian
The song key and surrounding chords determine which compatible choice fits in context.