E Major Seventh Flat Sixth Guitar Arpeggio
Guitar arpeggio — fretboard diagram
E Major Seventh Flat Sixth Arpeggio — Notes and Intervals
Notes: E, G#, C, D#
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 6m, 7M
Formula: 2W-2W-WH
Number of notes: 4
Also known as: M7b6, ^7b6
The E Major Seventh Flat Sixth arpeggio contains 4 notes (E, G#, C, D#). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this arpeggio on Guitar with different tunings and fret ranges.
When to Use the E Major Seventh Flat Sixth Arpeggio
Play the E Major Seventh Flat Sixth arpeggio whenever a E Major Seventh Flat Sixth chord appears in a progression. Unlike scales (which include passing tones), arpeggios guarantee every note you play IS a chord tone, making your solo sound harmonically precise and intentional.
Arpeggio vs. Scale
The E Major Seventh Flat Sixth arpeggio uses 4 notes (E, G#, C, D#) while the full scale uses 7. The arpeggio is a subset — think of it as the skeleton of the scale. Practice alternating between the arpeggio and the full scale to develop a melodic vocabulary that mixes chord tones with passing tones.
How to Play E Major Seventh Flat Sixth Arpeggio on Guitar
Start the E Major Seventh Flat Sixth arpeggio in open position, using the open E string as your root. This 4-note arpeggio (E, G#, C, D#) benefits from economy picking, combining sweep and alternate picking motions. Practice isolating two-string pairs to build coordination before linking the full shape.
The E Major Seventh Flat Sixth arpeggio outlines a E major chord and works perfectly over E, Emaj7, E6 harmonies. It is a foundational arpeggio for soloing over major-key progressions and emphasizes the bright, resolved character of the major triad.
Practice Routine
Practice the E Major Seventh Flat Sixth arpeggio in different octaves, starting low and working up. Then try displacing the octaves — play the root low, the G# an octave higher, and continue leaping. This trains your ear to hear the intervals (1P, 3M, 6m, 7M) in any register.
Guitar Tips
On guitar, practice the E Major Seventh Flat Sixth arpeggio using string skipping — jump over a string between each note to create wider intervals. This technique produces a more pianistic, open sound compared to sweep picking and develops precise right-hand accuracy.
Related Resources
Explore E Major Seventh Flat Sixth in Other Tunings
- E Major Seventh Flat Sixth in Drop D (E-B-G-D-A-D)
- E Major Seventh Flat Sixth in DADGAD (D-A-G-D-A-D)
- E Major Seventh Flat Sixth in Open G (D-B-G-D-G-D)
- E Major Seventh Flat Sixth in Baritone (B Standard) (B-F#-D-A-E-B)
- E Major Seventh Flat Sixth in 7-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B)
- E Major Seventh Flat Sixth in 8-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B-F#)
- E Major Seventh Flat Sixth in Drop C (D-A-F-C-G-C)
- E Major Seventh Flat Sixth in Drop B (C#-G#-E-B-F#-B)
- E Major Seventh Flat Sixth in Open D (D-A-F#-D-A-D)
- E Major Seventh Flat Sixth in Half Step Down (Eb-Bb-Gb-Db-Ab-Eb)
- E Major Seventh Flat Sixth in Open E (E-B-G#-E-B-E)
- E Major Seventh Flat Sixth in Open A (E-C#-A-E-A-E)
- E Major Seventh Flat Sixth in Double Drop D (D-B-G-D-A-D)
- E Major Seventh Flat Sixth in Open C (E-C-G-C-G-C)