E6 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in G Modal Tuning

Short answer: E6 is a E Major 6 chord with the notes E, G♯, B, C♯. In G Modal tuning, there are 14 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: E maj6

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How to Play E6 on Banjo

E6, EM6, Emaj6

Notes: E, G♯, B, C♯

6,4,4,4,6 (21113)
4,4,6,4,6 (11213)
6,4,4,8,6 (21143)
4,8,6,4,6 (14213)
4,4,6,8,6 (11243)
6,8,4,4,6 (24113)
6,x,4,4,6 (2x113)
4,4,6,x,6 (112x3)
4,x,6,4,6 (1x213)
6,4,4,x,6 (211x3)
4,8,6,4,x (1321x)
4,4,6,8,x (1123x)
6,4,4,8,x (2113x)
6,8,4,4,x (2311x)

Quick Summary

  • The E6 chord contains the notes: E, G♯, B, C♯
  • In G Modal tuning, there are 14 voicings available
  • Also written as: E maj6
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the E6 chord on Banjo?

E6 is a E Major 6 chord. It contains the notes E, G♯, B, C♯. On Banjo in G Modal tuning, there are 14 ways to play this chord.

How do you play E6 on Banjo?

To play E6 on in G Modal tuning, use one of the 14 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the E6 chord?

The E6 chord contains the notes: E, G♯, B, C♯.

How many ways can you play E6 on Banjo?

In G Modal tuning, there are 14 voicings for the E6 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: E, G♯, B, C♯.

What are other names for E6?

E6 is also known as E maj6. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: E, G♯, B, C♯.

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