EB MINOR SIXTH - CHARANGO

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Chord composition

I ♭III V VI
Root Minor third Perfect fifth Major sixth
D# F# A# C

ALL ABOUT THE EB MINOR SIXTH CHORD

Chord Composition

The Eb Minor Sixth chord is composed of 4 notes :

  • D# (Root)
  • F# (Minor third)
  • A# (Perfect fifth)
  • C (Major sixth)

These notes form a minor sixth chord, combining melancholy and sweetness.

How to play Eb Minor Sixth on charango

The m6 chord Eb Minor Sixth combines the minor triad with a major sixth, creating a melancholic but sweet sonority.

  • Minor jazz: typical color of minor jazz ballads
  • Tango: characteristic sound of Argentine music
  • Minor rest chord: softer alternative than m7

The combination of minor third with major sixth creates a unique emotional contrast, both sad and bright.

Emotional color

The m6 chord has a nostalgic quality:

  • Sweet melancholy: less dark than m7, brighter
  • Sophistication: brings a jazz touch to minor progressions
  • Tango and Latin music: emblematic color

Common uses of Eb Minor Sixth

The m6 chord has specific uses:

  • Minor final chord: sophisticated conclusion in minor key
  • Jazz and tango: defines the color of these styles
  • im7 substitution: for a softer sound

Musical styles

Tango: absolutely essential, defines the Argentine sound.

Minor jazz: ballads and minor conclusions.

Klezmer music: characteristic color of Jewish music.

Minor bossa nova: sophisticated melancholic passages.