Em6add9 guitar chord (E Minor 6yh, Added 9th)

Symbols: m6add9, m6/9, min6/9, m(add6,9), -6/9

Steps: 1-b3-5-6-9

Notes: E-G-B-C#-F#

The E m6add9 chord combines the richness of the minor 6th with the added 9th. With notes E, G, B, C# and F#, it creates a warm and jazzy sound that works beautifully in smooth transitions and improvisations. Below, you'll find four variations how to play the "E m6add9" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

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

Variation 2

Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 7th fret using your pinky
With your middle finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret
Press the D (4th) string on the 5th fret with your index finger
Position your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 7th fret and press down
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 3

Place a barre using your pinky on the 12th fret from the 1st to the 2nd strings
Place a barre using your middle finger on the 11th fret from the 3rd to the 4th strings
With your index finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 10th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 4

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

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