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