E Minor 6th Guitar Chord (Em6)
E Minor 6th (Em6) is built from E, G, B, C#, which is the 1P - 3m - 5P - 6M formula measured from the root E. This page shows 29 fingerings with fretboard diagrams.
Fingerings for Em6
Notes in Em6
- E1P
- G3m
- B5P
- C#6M
How to play Em6
E Minor 6th Guitar Chord (Em6) is darker and more introspective than its major counterpart.
Beginner tip
Let the barre or the low root ring out; a dull thud usually means a finger is touching a neighbouring string.
Practice idea
Pair it with the minor seventh and the relative major to hear the same key from both sides.
Em6 FAQ
- What notes are in E Minor 6th?
- E Minor 6th (Em6) contains E, G, B, C#. In interval terms that is 1P - 3m - 5P - 6M above the root E.
- How do you play Em6 on guitar?
- The most common shape here is "Em6": A at fret 2, D at fret 2.
- Is Em6 hard for beginners?
- It sits in the minor family. Let the barre or the low root ring out; a dull thud usually means a finger is touching a neighbouring string.