Em6 chord on ukulele
E Minor Sixth. Notes: E, G, B and C#.
How to play Em6
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Let the open G and E strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: GStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Em6
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyFret 6 position
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
Eroot
Gb3 · minor third
B5 · perfect fifth
C#6 · major sixth
The minor sixth adds a major sixth to a minor triad. It has a mysterious, film-noir color common in jazz and gypsy jazz. The formula is 1 b3 5 6.
More E chords
All E ukulele chordsEmajorEmminorE7dominant seventhEm7minor seventhEmaj7major seventhEsus4suspended fourthEsus2suspended secondEdimdiminishedEaugaugmentedE6major sixthE9dominant ninthEadd9added ninthEm7b5half-diminishedEdim7diminished seventhE7sus4dominant seventh suspended fourthEm9minor ninthEmaj9major ninthEm(add9)minor added ninth
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Questions
What notes are in the Em6 chord?
Em6 (E minor sixth) is made of four notes: E (root), G (minor third), B (perfect fifth) and C# (major sixth).
How do you play Em6 on ukulele?
The easiest Em6 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B). Let the open G and E strings ring.
Is Em6 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor sixth chord sound like?
The minor sixth adds a major sixth to a minor triad. It has a mysterious, film-noir color common in jazz and gypsy jazz.