I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
E Major 6 Chord
Learn the E Major 6 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1E3G#5B6C#
Playable E Major 6 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
E shape, open position
Low to high strings: 0 2 2 1 2 0
D shape, fret 2
Low to high strings: x x 2 4 2 4
C shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: x 7 6 6 5 x
A shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: x 7 9 x 9 9
G shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: 12 11 9 9 9 9
Full fretboard map
Every E Major 6 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
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Progression examples using E Major 6
Try these progressions to hear the harmony in context. On bass, outline each chord with individual target tones.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | E |
| 3 | M3 | G# |
| 5 | P5 | B |
| 6 | M6 | C# |
Scales Containing the Complete Formula
Complete Formula
1 – 3 – 5 – 6
Compound degrees retain their names: 9, 11, and 13 are extensions. A voicing may place their pitches in a closer register.