E-flat major sixth
Eb6 Piano Voicings
Eb6 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 Eb6 in all 12 keysThe notes in Eb6
- Eb R
- G 3
- Bb 5
- C 6
Eb6 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
Eb · G · Bb · C R · 3 · 5 · 6
Shell Voicing
Eb · G · C R · 3 · 6
Rootless A
G · Bb · C · F 3 · 5 · 6 · 9
Rootless B
C · F · G · Bb 6 · 9 · 3 · 5
Where Eb6 fits in a ii-V-I
Eb6 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 Eb6 is to drill it in context across all 12 keys until the shape is automatic.
Practice the full ii-V-I progressionEb6 — frequently asked questions
What notes are in Eb6?
Eb6 contains Eb, G, Bb, C — root, major third, perfect fifth and major sixth.
When do you use Eb6?
Eb6 is often used as a final resting chord, because the sixth sounds more stable and less tense than a major seventh.