E6
E Major 6th
1 3 5 6
Notes in E6
ER
A♭3
B5
C♯6
The E6 chord contains 4 notes: E, A♭, B, C♯
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | E | Root |
| 3 | 4 | A♭ | Major 3rd |
| 5 | 7 | B | Perfect 5th |
| 6 | 9 | C♯ | Major 6th |
About E Major 6th Chords
Major 6th chords add the 6th to a major triad. Popular in jazz standards, swing, and country, they have a bright, slightly retro quality. In jazz, 6th chords often substitute for maj7 when the melody includes the root note.
Compatible Scales & Modes
These scales contain all the notes of E6 and can be used for soloing, improvising, and writing melodies over this chord.
E Ionian (Major Scale)
The 6th is a natural major scale tone — straightforward and clean.
E Major Pentatonic
Contains the 6th and avoids potential clashing tones.