E Major 6th Guitar Chord — Baritone
Guitar chord voicings in Baritone tuning (B-E-A-D-F#-B)
E Major 6th Voicings in Baritone
E Major 6th filtered by fret:
E Major 6th in Baritone Tuning — Guide
The E Major 6th chord is made up of the following notes: E, G#, B, C#.
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5P, 6M.
The E Major 6th chord in Baritone tuning (B-E-A-D-F#-B) requires different fingerings than standard tuning.
The E major sixth functions identically to a standard sixth chord, with a major triad plus the sixth — E, G#, B, C#, intervals 1P, 3M, 5P, 6M. It offers that classic warmth associated with early jazz and country western ballads. The sixth adds just enough color to lift the chord beyond a plain major triad while maintaining a feeling of happy resolution.
How to Play E Major 6th
On guitar, E maj6 typically requires a barre or partial barre voicing. Experiment with different positions to find the voicing that best suits your playing context — higher positions sound brighter and tighter, while lower positions offer more bass and resonance. CAGED system shapes help navigate these options efficiently.
E Major 6th in Progressions
E maj6 appears in various harmonic contexts depending on the key. Analyze the surrounding chords to determine its function — it may serve as a primary chord, a substitution, or a chromatic color chord that enriches the harmonic palette of a progression.
Common Substitutions
E6, Emaj7, or C#m7 are interchangeable in many harmonic contexts.
Difficulty: On guitar, this chord is intermediate — a barre or partial barre is likely needed, but the shape is manageable with practice.