E#6 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Cumberland Tuning

Short answer: E#6 is a E# Major 6 chord with the notes E♯, G♯♯, B♯, C♯♯. In Cumberland tuning, there are 7 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: E# maj6

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How to Play E#6 on Banjo

E#6, E#M6, E#maj6

Notes: E♯, G♯♯, B♯, C♯♯

7,5,3,3,5 (42113)
7,5,3,3,x (3211x)
5,5,5,3,x (2341x)
7,x,3,3,5 (3x112)
5,x,5,3,5 (2x314)
5,5,5,x,1 (234x1)
5,1,5,x,5 (213x4)

Quick Summary

  • The E#6 chord contains the notes: E♯, G♯♯, B♯, C♯♯
  • In Cumberland tuning, there are 7 voicings available
  • Also written as: E# maj6
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the E#6 chord on Banjo?

E#6 is a E# Major 6 chord. It contains the notes E♯, G♯♯, B♯, C♯♯. On Banjo in Cumberland tuning, there are 7 ways to play this chord.

How do you play E#6 on Banjo?

To play E#6 on in Cumberland tuning, use one of the 7 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the E#6 chord?

The E#6 chord contains the notes: E♯, G♯♯, B♯, C♯♯.

How many ways can you play E#6 on Banjo?

In Cumberland tuning, there are 7 voicings for the E#6 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: E♯, G♯♯, B♯, C♯♯.

What are other names for E#6?

E#6 is also known as E# maj6. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: E♯, G♯♯, B♯, C♯♯.