E♭m6
E♭ Minor 6th
1 ♭3 5 6
Notes in E♭m6
E♭R
F♯♭3
B♭5
C6
The E♭m6 chord contains 4 notes: E♭, F♯, B♭, C
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | E♭ | Root |
| ♭3 | 3 | F♯ | Minor 3rd |
| 5 | 7 | B♭ | Perfect 5th |
| 6 | 9 | C | Major 6th |
About E♭ Minor 6th Chords
Minor 6th chords add the natural 6th to a minor triad. They spell out the Dorian mode and appear frequently in jazz (particularly in minor ii-V-I progressions) and in bossa nova. The natural 6th adds warmth that sets them apart from min7.
Compatible Scales & Modes
These scales contain all the notes of E♭m6 and can be used for soloing, improvising, and writing melodies over this chord.
E♭ Dorian
Dorian's natural 6th makes it the perfect match — this chord literally spells out Dorian harmony.
E♭ Melodic Minor
Also contains the natural 6th needed for minor 6th chords.