Eb Major Sixth Guitar Chord Charts & Variations
Welcome to our in-depth tutorial on the Eb 6 chord. This chord, a member of the major chords family, is built from the notes Eb, G, Bb, and C. These notes are derived from specific intervals: the 1, 3, 5, and 6. These intervals correspond to the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, and Major Sixth, respectively.
The Eb 6 chord is a popular choice among guitarists for its rich, full sound. By understanding the intervals that make up this chord, you can gain a deeper appreciation for its construction and use in music. If you're new to the concept of intervals, you might find our tutorial on fretboard intervals helpful.
In the following sections, we'll provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you visualize and play the Eb 6 chord. These diagrams will clearly show the tones that compose the chord. If you're interested in learning more about how chords are constructed, you can check out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.
As part of the sixth (6) guitar chords family, the Eb 6 chord can add a unique flavor to your guitar playing. To learn more about this family of chords, we recommend our tutorial on sixth guitar chords.
Mastering the Eb 6 chord and other advanced chords can open up a new world of musical possibilities. If you're ready to take your guitar playing to the next level, our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords is a great place to start.
Notes that compose the Eb 6 chord:
EbGBbC
Formula of the Major Sixth chord:
Eb Major Sixth Guitar Chord Voicings
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If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.
You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.
Position 1
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Position 2
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Position 3
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Position 4
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Position 5
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Position 6
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You can find more shapes in our all guitar chords online library. If you prefer a printable pdf, download
the Free Guitar Chords Chart Pdf
Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 6 | D 6 | E 6 | F 6 | G 6 | A 6 | B 6 | C#6 | D#6 | F#6 | G#6 | A#6 | Ab6 | Bb6 | Db6 | Eb6 | Gb6
How to create your own Eb 6 chord fingerings
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below. Some shapes will sound good, some less, let your ears decide!