E 6/9 Ukulele Chord
All positions and voicings on the fretboard
E 6/9 filtered by fret:
No playable voicings found for this chord on ukulele. This chord type requires more notes than the ukulele's 4 strings can voice. Try a simpler chord type or use the guitar chord finder.
E 6/9 — chord details
The E 6/9 chord is made up of the following notes: E, G#, B, C#, F#.
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5P, 6M, 9M.
The diagrams above show every voicing and chord variation for E 6/9 on ukulele. Use the fret filter to narrow down voicings within a specific fret range — perfect for finding comfortable positions when composing or arranging.
The E six-nine chord combines a major triad with both the sixth and ninth, producing E, G#, B, C#, F# (intervals 1P, 3M, 5P, 6M, 9M). This polychord-like voicing has a rich, stacked quality that sounds modern yet classic. Six-nine chords are versatile final chords in jazz, funk, and gospel, providing a sense of resolution with colorful overtones that keep the ear engaged.
How to Play E 6/9
On ukulele, E 6/9 is played using a compact voicing that takes advantage of the instrument's four strings and re-entrant tuning. The smaller fretboard means voicings are generally easier to reach than on guitar, though some extended chords require creative fingering solutions across the short scale length.
E 6/9 in Progressions
E 6/9 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
Emaj7, E6, or Emaj9 work as substitutes with comparable harmonic warmth.
Difficulty: On ukulele, this chord is intermediate — it may require barre technique or an unusual finger stretch.