# How to play C6 / E (1st inversion) chord on guitar — Shape 035055 | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the C6 / E (1st inversion) chord on guitar (Shape 035055). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c6/e/035055

## Chord Facts

- Canonical chord: C6
- Display name: C6/E
- Notes: C, E, G, A
- Intervals: 1 (C), 3 (E), 5 (G), 6 (A)

## How To Play This Shape

- Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string
- Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 4th string
- Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 1st string and 2nd string in barre position

## Other Resources

- Parent chord page: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c6/e/
- Chord library: https://guitarwiz.app/chords