# 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. With B in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of E6.

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

## 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: 57

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 2 2 1 2 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e6/b/x22120)
- Shape 2: -1 2 2 4 2 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e6/b/x22424)
- Shape 3: 7 7 6 6 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e6/b/776650)
- Shape 4: 7 7 6 6 5 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e6/b/776657)
- Shape 5: 7 7 6 6 0 7 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e6/b/776607)
- Shape 6: -1 -1 9 9 9 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e6/b/xx9999)
- Shape 7: -1 14 14 13 14 12 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e6/b/xeedec)
- Shape 8: -1 14 14 13 14 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e6/b/xeede0)

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