# How to play E6 add 9 chord on guitar — Shape 09b999 | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the E6 add 9 chord on guitar (Shape 09b999). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 9th fret of the 1st string, 2nd string, 3rd string, and 5th string in barre position.

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## Chord Facts

- Canonical chord: E6 add 9
- Display name: E6 add 9
- Notes: E, G♯, B, C♯, F♯
- Intervals: 1 (E), 3 (G♯), 5 (B), 6 (C♯), 9 (F♯)

## How To Play This Shape

- Place the 1st finger on the 9th fret of the 1st string, 2nd string, 3rd string, and 5th string in barre position
- Place the 3rd finger on the 11th fret of the 4th string

## Other Resources

- Parent chord page: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e6-add-9/
- Chord library: https://guitarwiz.app/chords