E♭ 6th piano chord
The E♭ 6th chord (also written D♯), written E♭6, on a keyboard. Its notes are E♭ – G – B♭ – C — free to print or download below.
Notes in the E♭ 6th chord
The E♭ 6th chord is built from the root, a major third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth, giving the notesE♭ – G – B♭ – C. On the keyboard diagram those keys are shaded so you can see the shape at a glance.
How to play the E♭ 6th chord
- Find the notes. The E♭ 6th chord uses the notes E♭ – G – B♭ – C. Locate each one on your keyboard using the diagram above.
- Place your fingers. In root position, play E♭ – G – B♭ – C together — thumb on the lowest note and the remaining fingers on the notes above.
- Play it as a block or broken. Play all the notes at once for a solid chord, or one after another for an arpeggio.
E♭ 6th chord — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the E♭ 6th chord?
The E♭ 6th chord (E♭6) is made up of the notes E♭ – G – B♭ – C — the root, a major third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth.
What is the chord symbol for E♭ 6th?
It is written as E♭6. On a lead sheet or chord chart you would see "E♭6" above the stave.
Is the E♭ 6th chord diagram free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.