# E6 Guitar Chord

> The E6 major 6 chord extends the major triad with a major sixth C♯, adding a warm, jazzy color. The sixth C♯ creates a relaxed, nostalgic feel, enhancing major progressions in jazz, pop, and vintage ballads.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e6

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: E6
- Notes: E, G♯, B, C♯
- Intervals: 1 (E), 3 (G♯), 5 (B), 6 (C♯)
- Mood: warm, nostalgic, friendly, relaxed
- Genres: Jazz, Swing, Pop, Country
- Playable shapes: 134

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 0 2 2 1 2 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e6/022120)
- Shape 2: 0 2 2 4 2 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e6/022424)
- Shape 3: -1 -1 2 4 2 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e6/xx2424)
- Shape 4: 0 4 2 4 2 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e6/042424)
- Shape 5: 0 4 2 4 0 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e6/042404)
- Shape 6: 0 4 6 4 0 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e6/046404)
- Shape 7: 0 4 6 6 0 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e6/046604)
- Shape 8: 0 4 6 4 5 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e6/046454)

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