E6 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open G (Keith Richards) Tuning

Short answer: E6 is a E Major 6 chord with the notes E, G♯, B, C♯. In Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 17 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: E maj6

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How to Play E6 on 5-String Guitar

E6, EM6, Emaj6

Notes: E, G♯, B, C♯

9,11,9,9,9 (12111)
9,9,9,9,11 (11112)
x,2,4,2,6 (x1213)
9,9,6,9,6 (23141)
9,6,6,9,9 (21134)
x,2,6,0,6 (x12.3)
9,6,6,0,6 (412.3)
9,9,6,0,6 (341.2)
9,6,6,0,9 (312.4)
9,6,6,0,x (312.x)
9,9,6,x,6 (231x1)
9,6,6,x,9 (211x3)
9,11,x,9,9 (12x11)
9,9,x,9,11 (11x12)
9,9,6,9,x (2314x)
9,x,6,0,6 (3x1.2)
9,x,6,9,9 (2x134)

Quick Summary

  • The E6 chord contains the notes: E, G♯, B, C♯
  • In Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 17 voicings available
  • Also written as: E maj6
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 5-String Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the E6 chord on 5-String Guitar?

E6 is a E Major 6 chord. It contains the notes E, G♯, B, C♯. On 5-String Guitar in Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 17 ways to play this chord.

How do you play E6 on 5-String Guitar?

To play E6 on in Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, use one of the 17 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 5-String Guitar?

In Open G (Keith Richards) tuning, there are 17 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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