Em6/9 chord on guitar
E Minor Six-Nine. Notes: E, G, B, C# and F#.
How to play Em6/9
- Lay your index finger flat across the 5th (A) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 2. This is the barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Let the open low E and G strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play Em6/9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 2
MediumFret 10 position
HardBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
The minor 6/9 adds a sixth and a ninth to a minor triad, a rich minor chord used to end jazz tunes in minor keys. The formula is 1 b3 5 6 9.
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Questions
What notes are in the Em6/9 chord?
Em6/9 (E minor six-nine) is made of five notes: E (root), G (minor third), B (perfect fifth), C# (major sixth) and F# (ninth).
How do you play Em6/9 on guitar?
The easiest Em6/9 is the "barre at fret 2" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 5th (A) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 2. This is the barre. Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
Is Em6/9 hard to play on guitar?
Em6/9 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What does a minor six-nine chord sound like?
The minor 6/9 adds a sixth and a ninth to a minor triad, a rich minor chord used to end jazz tunes in minor keys.