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E6(add9)/C♯ is the E6 add 9 / C♯ (3rd inversion) guitar chord with C♯ in the bass. It uses the notes E, G♯, B, C♯, and F♯ and the interval formula 1-3-5-6-9.
The E6 add 9 6 add 9 chord blends the major triad with a major sixth C♯ and a ninth F♯, producing a jazzy, sophisticated sound. Its smooth, feel-good harmony is popular in jazz, funk, and pop, adding a playful, nostalgic color to progressions. With C♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of E6 add 9.
Also written as E6(add9) and E6/9/C♯.
These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.
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Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.
The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.
This note defines the chord's major quality and brings brightness to the sound.
The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.
The sixth adds warmth and a slightly more relaxed extended color.
The ninth opens the chord up and adds a modern, spacious color.
Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.
E6(add9)/C♯ uses the notes E, G♯, B, C♯, and F♯. Its interval formula is 1-3-5-6-9.
E6(add9)/C♯ is also written as E6(add9) and E6/9/C♯.
Place the 1st finger on the 4th fret of the 1st string, 3rd string, 4th string, and 5th string in barre position. Place the 2nd finger on the 5th fret of the 2nd string. Strum from the 5th string down.
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