E Major 6th
E6 is made of 4 notes: E, G#, B and C#. Here it is in root position, with E at the bottom.
Inside Notley Piano: all the inversions of E6, fingering for both hands, a play button, and practice that helps you remember it.
| Note | Degree | Interval from E |
|---|---|---|
| E | 1 | root |
| G# | 3 | major 3rd |
| B | 5 | perfect 5th |
| C# | 6 | major 6th |
A major 6th chord adds a major 6th to a major chord. It sounds sweet and a little vintage, and shows up in swing, jazz, surf and old pop.