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E 6/9 Description

The intervals in the E Major Sixth Nine Added chord are Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Major Sixth, and Major Ninth

This chord is also spelled in the following ways:

  • E Major Sixth Nine Added
  • E 6 Add 9
  • E6/9

The notes in the E6/9 chord are E, G#, B, C#, and F#

Learn 3 positions for this chord

Position 1

Fingers Positions

  • Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
  • Mute the A string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the G string
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the D string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the B string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 2 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

  • This position uses open strings

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Position 2

Fingers Positions

  • Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the D and G strings at the same time
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the A string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the B string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position uses open strings

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Position 3

Fingers Positions

  • Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the A, D and G strings at the same time
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 12 of the B string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position uses open strings

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