Mandolin · Standard
E major sixth dyad · Frets 2–4
Two notes: the first in its name is the lower
E–C♯ mandolin chord
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How to play E–C♯ on mandolin
The most common way, the first shape above: your index finger on the D string at the 2nd fret and your ring finger on the A string at the 4th fret. Don’t play the G and E strings.
From the G string x 2 4 x (x: not played, 0: open)
What notes are in E–C♯?
E–C♯, E major sixth dyad, is E and C♯: the root (E) and the major sixth (C♯). Its formula is 1 6.
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Major sixth dyad chords in every key
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