The E minor 6 chord (Em6) is made of the notes E, G, B and C#. It is built from the root E with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth.
The minor 6 chord is elegant and slightly aching; common in gypsy jazz, bossa nova and Latin music.
E minor 6
Notes: E – G – B – C#
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 ways along the neck. The lowest shape is an open chord (no barre), easier for beginners. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 022020. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the E minor 6 chord (Em6) are E, G, B and C#.
How do you play the E minor 6 chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 ways along the neck. The lowest shape is an open chord (no barre), easier for beginners. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 022020.
How is the E minor 6 chord built?
The E minor 6 chord (Em6) is made of the notes E, G, B and C#. It is built from the root E with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth.