Finger Positions

Root Note E

Name E sixth over C

Intervals 1P-3M-5P-6M

Relative Minor C#m

Notes C, E, G#, B, C#

Aliases E6, Eadd6, Eadd13, EM6

How to play the E6/C Chord

The E6/C is a fundamental major chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the E sixth over C is built using the 1P, 3M, 5P, 6M intervals. In the key of E Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the E6/C chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

E → B → C#m → A

vi-IV-I-V

C#m → A → E → B

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to E helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

E F#m G#m A B C#m D#dim

7ths

Emaj7 F#m7 G#m7 Amaj7 B7 C#m7 D#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Major Pentatonic Major Major Blues Bebop Lydian Mixolydian Scriabin Lydian Dominant Hungarian Major Lydian #9 Bebop Minor Bebop Major Ichikosucho Half-Whole Diminished Kafi Raga

* 15 scales found containing the notes C, E, G#, B, C#.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the E6/C chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 60, 64, 68, 71, 61

Frequencies (Hz)

261.6255653005986, 329.6275569128699, 415.3046975799451, 493.8833012561241, 277.1826309768721