How to play E 6th on ukulele
These shapes are for standard GCEA tuning. The first is the easiest, and the others sit in different positions on the neck. Playing in another tuning? Pick it above the diagrams and the shapes are redrawn for it.
Shape 1: 1102
- Press the 4th string (G) at fret 1.
- Press the 3rd string (C) at fret 1.
- Press the 1st string (A) at fret 2.
- Let the 2nd string ring open.
Shape 2: 4444 (from fret 4)
- Press the 4th string (G) at fret 4.
- Press the 3rd string (C) at fret 4.
- Press the 2nd string (E) at fret 4.
- Press the 1st string (A) at fret 4.
Shape 3: 9897 (from fret 7)
- Press the 4th string (G) at fret 9.
- Press the 3rd string (C) at fret 8.
- Press the 2nd string (E) at fret 9.
- Press the 1st string (A) at fret 7.
The numbers in the shape name list the fret for each string from the string nearest your face to the highest, with x meaning that string is not played and 0 meaning it rings open.
Notes in E 6th
| Note | Role |
|---|---|
| E | 1 (root) |
| G♯ | 3 |
| B | 5 |
| C♯ | 6 |
The formula for E 6th (major 6) is 1 3 5 6: take the root, then the scale degrees listed.
When to use E6
Major 6th chords sound warm and slightly old-fashioned. They are common in jazz, swing, country and as a gentle ending chord.
Other E chords
E, Em, E7, Emaj7, Em7, Esus2, Esus4, E°, E+, Eadd9, Eø7
Other 6th chords on ukulele
C6, D♭6, D6, E♭6, F6, F♯6, G6, A♭6, A6, B♭6, B6
Frequently asked questions
How do you play E 6th on ukulele?
The easiest E6 shape on ukulele is 1102 (Press the 4th string (G) at fret 1. Press the 3rd string (C) at fret 1. Press the 1st string (A) at fret 2. Let the 2nd string ring open.)
What notes are in E 6th?
E 6th (E6) contains the notes E G♯ B C♯. The formula is 1 3 5 6.
How many ukulele shapes are there for E6?
There are many. This page shows 3 common ones at different positions, easiest first. Moving a barre shape up the neck gives the same chord type on other roots.
See E 6th on guitar, check its notes in the chord finder, or transpose a whole song with the chord transposer. Browse the full ukulele chord library.