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E6 guitar shapes

Popular fretboard positions with fingering suggestions

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E6 guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions
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About the chord

E6 guitar chord

E6 is the E6 guitar chord. It uses the notes E, G♯, B, and C♯ and the interval formula 1-3-5-6.

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.

Also written as EM6.

Root note: E
Quality: 6
Chord tones: 4
Playable shapes: 233

Chord tones

EG♯BC♯

Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape 1

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 3rd string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 5th string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string.
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string.
  5. 5 Strum from the 6th string down.

Shape 2

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string, 4th string, and 5th string in barre position.
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 3rd string.
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 4th fret of the 1st string.
  4. 4 Strum from the 6th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

E Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

G♯ Major Third 3

This note defines the chord's major quality and brings brightness to the sound.

B Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

C♯ Major Sixth 6

The sixth adds warmth and a slightly more relaxed extended color.

Quick answers

What notes are in E6?

E6 uses the notes E, G♯, B, and C♯. Its interval formula is 1-3-5-6.

What is another name for E6?

E6 is also written as EM6.

How do you play E6 on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 3rd string. Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 5th string. Place the 3rd finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string. Place the 4th finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string. Strum from the 6th string down.

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