E6/9 chord on ukulele
E Six-Nine. Notes: E, G#, B, C# and F#.
How to play E6/9
- Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 3rd (C) string at fret 1. This is the barre.
- Lay your middle finger flat across the 2nd (E) to the 1st (A) string at fret 2. This is the barre.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play E6/9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumFret 6 position
HardFret 9 position
HardNotes and theory
The 6/9 chord adds both the sixth and the ninth to a major triad: a warm, final-sounding chord used to end jazz and bossa tunes. The formula is 1 3 5 6 9, and you will also see it written as E69.
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Questions
What notes are in the E6/9 chord?
E6/9 (E six-nine) is made of five notes: E (root), G# (major third), B (perfect fifth), C# (major sixth) and F# (ninth).
How do you play E6/9 on ukulele?
The easiest E6/9 is the "barre at fret 1" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 3rd (C) string at fret 1. This is the barre. Lay your middle finger flat across the 2nd (E) to the 1st (A) string at fret 2. This is the barre. Strum all four strings.
Is E6/9 hard to play on ukulele?
E6/9 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What does a six-nine chord sound like?
The 6/9 chord adds both the sixth and the ninth to a major triad: a warm, final-sounding chord used to end jazz and bossa tunes.