E6 open chord (022120)
- Fingering
- 022120
- Fingers
- – 2 3 1 4 –
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Position
- open position
Notes in the E major 6th chord
The E6 chord is made of E · G♯ · B · C♯. Its formula is 1–3–5–6.
| Note | Degree | Interval from E |
|---|---|---|
| E | 1 | root |
| G♯ | 3 | major third |
| B | 5 | perfect fifth |
| C♯ | 6 | major sixth |
How to play the E6 guitar chord
- Put your first finger on the 1st fret of the G string.
- Put your second finger on the 2nd fret of the A string.
- Put your third finger on the 2nd fret of the D string.
- Put your fourth finger on the 2nd fret of the B string.
- Let the low E and high E strings ring open.
- Strum all six strings.
That is the open-position shape, 022120. It is rated easy: 4 fingers, 6 strings.
Why your E6 chord buzzes or sounds muted
The open high E string sits next to a fretted string. Arch your fingers so only the fingertips touch, or that string will sound dead.
E6 open chord
The open E6 chord is 022120 and 022424. The first one uses the open low E and high E strings, which is why it rings longer than the shapes higher up the neck.
Keys with the E6 chord
E6 is the I chord in E major, V chord in A major and IV chord in B major. In minor keys it is the III chord in C# minor, VII chord in F# minor and VI chord in G# minor.
Chords related to E6
E6 guitar chord questions
How do you play an E6 chord on guitar?
Play 022120, reading from the low E string to the high E string. An x means the string is not played and a 0 means it rings open. The fingers used are - 2 3 1 4 -.
What notes are in the E6 chord?
The E major 6th chord has 4 notes: E, G#, B and C#. Its formula is 1–3–5–6, counted from the E major scale.
What keys is the E6 chord in?
E6 is the I chord in E major, V chord in A major and IV chord in B major. In minor keys it is the III chord in C# minor, VII chord in F# minor and VI chord in G# minor.
E6 chord diagram to print or save
Printable E6 chord PDF (one letter page, black on white) · E6 chord PNG (1200 px)
