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E sixth · Open E shape
E6 guitar chord
What it is
Root
Notes
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E six nine · Open position
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E sixth added eleventh · Open position
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E six nine sharp eleven · Frets 6–7
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How to play E6 on guitar
The most common way, the first shape above: your middle finger on the A string at the 2nd fret, your ring finger on the D string at the 2nd fret, your index finger on the G string at the 1st fret and your little finger on the B string at the 2nd fret. Let the low E and high E strings ring open.
From the low E string 0 2 2 1 2 0 (x: not played, 0: open)
What notes are in E6?
E6, E sixth, is E, G♯, B and C♯: the root (E), the major third (G♯), the perfect fifth (B) and the major sixth (C♯). Its formula is 1 3 5 6.
Which chord has the same notes as E6?
C♯m7. Both are E, G♯, B and C♯; which one you hear depends on the bass note.
Can I play E instead of E6?
Yes. E6 is E with C♯ added, a sweeter, older sound, heard in swing and early rock and roll.
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Sixth chords in every key
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