E major sixth
E6 Piano Voicings
E6 replaces the major seventh with the sixth, giving a settled, swing-era sound. It is a common substitute for the major-seventh chord as a final tonic.
Drill E6 in all 12 keysThe notes in E6
- E R
- G# 3
- B 5
- C# 6
E6 voicings on piano
Each voicing is the exact shape the trainer drills. Press play to hear it — as a block chord or rolled note by note.
Root Position
E · G# · B · C# R · 3 · 5 · 6
Shell Voicing
E · G# · C# R · 3 · 6
Rootless A
G# · B · C# · F# 3 · 5 · 6 · 9
Rootless B
C# · F# · G# · B 6 · 9 · 3 · 5
Where E6 fits in a ii-V-I
E6 replaces the major seventh with the sixth, giving a settled, swing-era sound. It is a common substitute for the major-seventh chord as a final tonic.
The fastest way to internalise E6 is to drill it in context across all 12 keys until the shape is automatic.
Practice the full ii-V-I progressionE6 — frequently asked questions
What notes are in E6?
E6 contains E, G#, B, C# — root, major third, perfect fifth and major sixth.
When do you use E6?
E6 is often used as a final resting chord, because the sixth sounds more stable and less tense than a major seventh.