E6 guitar chord (E Major 6th)

Symbols: 6, M6, maj6, add6

Steps: 1-3-5-6

Notes: E-G#-B-C#

The E 6 chord, also known as the major 6th, adds a sixth interval to the major triad. Its notes E, G#, B and C# give it a sweet and warm sound, often used in jazz, blues, and pop. Below, you'll find ten variations how to play the "E 6" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Position your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
Place your index finger on the G (3rd) string at the 1st fret and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret
Press the A (5th) string on the 2nd fret with your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 4th fret using your pinky
Barre the 2nd fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 4th strings
Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 4th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

Place a barre using your index finger on the 4th fret
Position your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 5th fret and press down
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret using your ring finger
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 4

Use your pinky to press the E (1st) string down on the 7th fret
With your index finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 5th fret
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret using your ring finger
Position your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 5

Barre the 9th fret with your ring finger, extending over the 1st to the 4th strings
Press down on the A (5th) string at the 7th fret using your index finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 6

Place a barre using your index finger on the 9th fret from the 1st to the 4th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 7

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 9th fret, covering all the strings
With your ring finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 11th fret
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 8

Use your ring finger to press the E (1st) string down on the 12th fret
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 12th fret using your middle finger
Place your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret and press down
Position your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 11th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 9

Use your ring finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 12th fret
Place your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret and press down
Position your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 11th fret and press down
Press down on the low E (6th) string at the 12th fret using your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 10

With your index finger, press down on the E (1st) string at the 12th fret
Use your pinky to press the B (2nd) string down on the 14th fret
Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret and press down
Place a barre using your ring finger on the 14th fret from the 4th to the 5th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

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