E♭6 8-string bass chord

How to play E♭6 on 8-string bass

The most common way, the first shape above: your index finger on the A string at the 6th fret, your ring finger on the D string at the 8th fret, your little finger on the G string at the 8th fret, your middle finger on the C string at the 7th fret and your middle finger on the F string at the 7th fret. Don’t play the F♯, B and E strings.

From the F♯ string x x x 6 8 8 7 7 (x: not played, 0: open)

What notes are in E♭6?

E♭6, E♭ sixth, is E♭, G, B♭ and C: the root (E♭), the major third (G), the perfect fifth (B♭) and the major sixth (C). Its formula is 1 3 5 6.

Which chord has the same notes as E♭6?

Cm7. Both are E♭, G, B♭ and C; which one you hear depends on the bass note.

Can I play E♭ instead of E♭6?

Yes. E♭6 is E♭ with C added, a sweeter, older sound, heard in swing and early rock and roll.