Banjo · Double C
E♭ sixth · Open position
E♭6 banjo chord
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How to play E♭6 on banjo
The most common way, the first shape above: your index finger on the D string at the 1st fret. Let the short G, low C, G and high C strings ring open.
From the short G string 0 0 0 0 1 (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.
More E♭ chords on banjo
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Sixth chords in every key
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