root position: Em6
E – G – B – C♯
Em6 Piano Chord
The E minor 6 chord (Em6) is made of the notes E, G, B and C♯. Its formula is 1 – ♭3 – 5 – 6.
Notes in Em6
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| E | 1 | root |
| G | ♭3 | minor 3rd |
| B | 5 | perfect 5th |
| C♯ | 6 | major 6th |
How to play Em6 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-2-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-2-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Em6 inversions
1st inversion: Em6/G
G – B – C♯ – E
2nd inversion: Em6/B
B – C♯ – E – G
3rd inversion: Em6/C#
C♯ – E – G – B
Other names for Em6
Em6 is also written as Emin6, E-6.
Keys that contain Em6
Em6 is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.