E6 chord on guitar
E Major Sixth. Notes: E, G#, B and C#.
How to play E6
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Let the open low E and high E strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play E6
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 2
MediumFret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
The major sixth adds a sixth to a major triad: sweet and a little retro, heard a lot in swing, country and old pop endings. The formula is 1 3 5 6, and you will also see it written as Emaj6.
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Questions
What notes are in the E6 chord?
E6 (E major sixth) is made of four notes: E (root), G# (major third), B (perfect fifth) and C# (major sixth).
How do you play E6 on guitar?
The easiest E6 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
Is E6 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a major sixth chord sound like?
The major sixth adds a sixth to a major triad: sweet and a little retro, heard a lot in swing, country and old pop endings.