E♭ Major 6th Chord (Ebmaj6, D#maj6) on Piano
The Ebmaj6 chord (Eb major 6th) is built from 4 notes: Eb – G – Bb – C. It is also written as D#maj6.
Play these notes on a MIDI keyboard, your computer keyboard, or the on-screen keys and ChordKeys will name the chord back to you.
Notes and intervals
| Note | Degree | Interval from Eb | Semitones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eb | 1 | root | 0 |
| G | 3 | major 3rd | 4 |
| Bb | 5 | perfect 5th | 7 |
| C | 6 | major 6th | 9 |
Inversions
Rearranging which note sits at the bottom gives you 4 playable voicings of the same chord. Inversions let you move between chords with less hand movement.
| Voicing | Notes | Bass note |
|---|---|---|
| Root position | Eb – G – Bb – C | Eb in the bass |
| 1st inversion | G – Bb – C – Eb | G in the bass |
| 2nd inversion | Bb – C – Eb – G | Bb in the bass |
| 3rd inversion | C – Eb – G – Bb | C in the bass |
How the major 6th chord is built
Every major 6th chord uses the same interval formula: 1 (0 semitones), 3 (4 semitones), 5 (7 semitones), 6 (9 semitones). Starting on Eb and applying that formula produces Eb, G, Bb, C. Learn the formula once and you can build a major 6th chord on any of the twelve roots.
Keys that contain Ebmaj6
Every note of Ebmaj6 belongs to these keys, so it will sit naturally in a progression written in any of them.
Other chords on Eb
Major 6th chords on other roots
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in a Ebmaj6 chord?
A Ebmaj6 chord contains the notes Eb, G, Bb, C. Those are the 1, 3, 5, 6 degrees measured from the root note Eb.
How do you play Ebmaj6 on piano?
Place your thumb on Eb, then add G and Bb and C above it. With a right hand in root position the common fingering is 1–2–3–5.
Is Ebmaj6 the same as D#maj6?
Yes. Ebmaj6 and D#maj6 are enharmonic equivalents — they sound identical and use the same piano keys. Which spelling you use depends on the key you are playing in.