Eb m6 Guitar Chord | Play, Hear and Practice with our Tool
Eb, Gb, Bb and C together form Ebm6, the Eb minor sixth chord. It is an Eb minor triad with a major sixth added, and it holds the same pitches as Cm7b5.
Three voicings are listed, two of them barre shapes, and the lowest begins at the 4th fret and the highest reaches the 13th. Over it, the Eb Dorian scale supplies every note. For the family as a whole, the article on sixth guitar chords shows how the sixth sits in major and minor.
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Eb minor 6th guitar chord is also written as Ebm6, Ebmin6 or Eb-6.
Eb m6 chord Notes:
Chord formula for the Minor Sixth chord:
Formula: 1 b3 5 6
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Eb M6 Guitar Chord Diagrams
Position 1 Barre Movable
Finger Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D and B strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the G string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the A string
Position 2 Movable
Finger Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the D string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the A string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the B string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the G string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the high E string
Position 3 Barre Movable
Finger Positions
- Mute the A string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the low E, G and high E strings at the same time
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 13 of the D string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 13 of the B string
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FAQ
Which notes does Ebm6 contain?
Eb, Gb, Bb and C. The C is the major sixth, nine semitones up from the root Eb.
How is Ebm6 different from Ebm?
Ebm is Eb, Gb and Bb. Ebm6 adds the major sixth, C, to that minor triad, which makes it a four-note chord.
Is D#m6 another name for Ebm6?
Yes, D#m6 is D#, F#, A# and B#, which sounds identical. The Eb spelling is easier to read.
How many ways can Eb minor sixth be played on guitar?
There are three voicings, two of them using a barre and none using open strings. They lie between fret 4 and fret 13.
Which scale goes with Ebm6?
The Eb Dorian scale: Eb, F, Gb, Ab, Bb, C and Db. Every chord tone sits in it.
