Eb minor 6 chord (Ebm6) on guitar and piano

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Eb minor 6
The Eb minor 6 / D# minor 6 chord (Ebm6) is made of the notes Eb, Gb, Bb and C. It is built from the root Eb with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth.
The minor 6 chord is elegant and slightly aching; common in gypsy jazz, bossa nova and Latin music.

Eb minor 6

Notes: Eb – Gb – Bb – C
Guitar — positions on the neck
Ebm6××1312Ebm611123141Ebm6××131312
Piano — root position and inversions
Ebm6CC1245Eb Gb Bb CEbm6C1235Gb Bb C EbEbm6C1235Bb C Eb GbEbm6C1235C Eb Gb Bb

Fingerings and positions

On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): xx1312. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

Note
Interval
Eb
root
Gb
minor third
Bb
perfect fifth
C
major sixth

Neighbouring chords

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the Eb minor 6 chord?

The notes of the Eb minor 6 chord (Ebm6) are Eb, Gb, Bb and C.

How do you play the Eb minor 6 chord on guitar?

On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): xx1312.

How is the Eb minor 6 chord built?

The Eb minor 6 / D# minor 6 chord (Ebm6) is made of the notes Eb, Gb, Bb and C. It is built from the root Eb with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth.

Are Eb and D# the same chord?

Yes: Eb and D# are the same note (they are called enharmonic), so Eb minor 6 / D# minor 6 is played exactly the same way, with the same fingerings.