E 6th Guitar Chord

Notes: E - G# - B - C#

Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - 6

Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 6th

E6

Standard

How to Play E6

  1. 1Place your index finger on fret 1 of the G string
  2. 2Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the A string
  3. 3Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the D string
  4. 4Place your pinky finger on fret 2 of the B string
  5. 5Play the low E, high E strings open

About 6th Chords

A major triad with an added major 6th. 6th chords have a warm, jazzy quality and were extremely popular in early jazz, swing, and bossa nova.

E 6th on Other Instruments

PianoUkulele

Other E Chords

EEmE7Emaj7Em7EdimEaugEm6Esus2Esus4Eadd9E9

Other 6th Chords

C6D6F6G6A6