Em6/9 chord on ukulele
E Minor Six-Nine. Notes: E, G, B, C# and F#.
How to play Em6/9
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Let the open G string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: GStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Em6/9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
MediumFret 6 position
HardFret 9 position
HardNotes and theory
Eroot
Gb3 · minor third
B5 · perfect fifth
C#6 · major sixth
F#9 · ninth
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.
More E chords
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minor six-nine chords in every key
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 ukulele?
The easiest Em6/9 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 1 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 2 (B).
Is Em6/9 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
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.