E 6th Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: E - G# - B - C#
Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - 6
Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 6th
Quick answer
The E6 guitar chord is played as 0-2-2-1-2-0 from low E to high E and uses the notes E, G#, B, C#.
- Fret pattern
- 0-2-2-1-2-0
- Chord notes
- E, G#, B, C#
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 6
E6
How to Play E6
- 1Place your index finger on fret 1 of the G string
- 2Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the A string
- 3Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the D string
- 4Place your pinky finger on fret 2 of the B string
- 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 Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the E 6th guitar chord?
The E 6th guitar chord uses the notes E, G#, B, C#.
How do you play E6 on guitar?
Play the E6 guitar chord with the 0-2-2-1-2-0 fret pattern from low E to high E. Place your index finger on fret 1 of the G string Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the A string Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the D string Place your pinky finger on fret 2 of the B string Play the low E, high E strings open
What is the formula for E 6th?
The E 6th formula is 1 - 3 - 5 - 6: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 6th.