About the E6/9 chord
The six-nine chord adds both the sixth and the ninth to a major chord. It is a classic jazz ending chord, and the shape slides up and down the neck easily. The symbol for it is E6/9.
How to play E6/9
- Lay your index finger flat across the top 5 strings at fret 4, pressing just behind the fret.
- Put your middle finger on the B string at fret 5.
- Strum and let the low E string ring open.
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Chords in the key of E major
These are the chords built on each note of the E major scale, so they all sound good together with E6/9. The Roman numeral under each one is its position in the key.
Other E chords
E6/9 chord questions
What notes are in a E6/9 chord?
E6/9 is made of E, G♯, B, C♯ and F♯. In intervals that is 1, 3, 5, 6, 9 above the root, E.
What is the easiest way to play E6/9?
The first shape above is the most common one: 0 4 4 4 5 4 from the low E string to the high E, where x means don't play that string and 0 means play it open. Start there, and try the other shapes once it feels comfortable.
Is E6/9 a barre chord?
The main shape uses a barre, where one finger holds down several strings at once. Press just behind the fret and roll the finger slightly onto its side.