# 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 G♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of E6.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e6/g-sharp

## 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: 68

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 4 2 2 4 2 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e6/g-sharp/422420)
- Shape 2: 4 4 2 4 2 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e6/g-sharp/442420)
- Shape 3: 4 4 2 4 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e6/g-sharp/442400)
- Shape 4: 4 2 2 4 2 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e6/g-sharp/422424)
- Shape 5: 4 4 6 4 5 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e6/g-sharp/446454)
- Shape 6: 4 4 6 4 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e6/g-sharp/446400)
- Shape 7: 4 4 6 6 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e6/g-sharp/446600)
- Shape 8: -1 -1 6 6 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/e6/g-sharp/xx6600)

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