Finger Positions

Root Note E

Name E over D

Intervals 1P-3M-5P-6M-11A

Relative Minor C#m

Notes D, E, G#, B, C#, A#

Aliases EM6#11, EM6b5, E6#11, E6b5

How to play the E6b5/D Chord

The E6b5/D is a fundamental major chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the E over D is built using the 1P, 3M, 5P, 6M, 11A intervals. In the key of E Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the E6b5/D chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

E → B → C#m → A

vi-IV-I-V

C#m → A → E → B

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to E helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

E F#m G#m A B C#m D#dim

7ths

Emaj7 F#m7 G#m7 Amaj7 B7 C#m7 D#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Lydian Lydian Dominant Hungarian Major Lydian #9 Ichikosucho Half-Whole Diminished Composite Blues Chromatic

* 8 scales found containing the notes D, E, G#, B, C#, A#.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the E6b5/D chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 62, 64, 68, 71, 61, 70

Frequencies (Hz)

293.6647679174076, 329.6275569128699, 415.3046975799451, 493.8833012561241, 277.1826309768721, 466.1637615180899