Guitar Em6 chord diagram
Em6 is one of the essential Guitar chords. On Chordier, this chord appears in 1 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play Em6, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play Em6, follow these steps: Place index finger on A string fret 2. Place middle finger on D string fret 2. Place ring finger on B string fret 2.
Tips
- Place A string with your index finger and D string with your middle finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On A string, press fret 2 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- To play Em6 cleanly, every involved string should ring clearly. Make sure both fretted strings (A string, D string, and B string) and open strings sound clean. After shaping the chord, pluck each string one by one and confirm there is no muted or buzzing note.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- E - G - B - C#
- Intervals
- 1 - b3 - 5 - 6
- Chord Type
- Minor 6 — wistful and rich
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play Em6 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
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Guitar Em6 chord diagramx-4-2-4-2-3
Guitar Em6 chord diagramx-2-2-x-2-3
Guitar Em6 chord diagramx-4-5-4-5-3
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to Em6, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. Em6 → A chord transition
To move from Em6 to A, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on B string fret 2.
2. Em6 → Em/B chord transition
To move from Em6 to Em/B, follow these steps:
- While playing Em6, lift your ring finger from B string fret 2.
- Keep index finger on A string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
3. Em6 → Asus2 chord transition
To move from Em6 to Asus2, follow these steps:
- While playing Em6, lift your index finger from A string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
4. Em6 → Amaj7 chord transition
To move from Em6 to Amaj7, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on B string fret 2.
5. Em6 → C#m/A | D♭m/A chord transition
To move from Em6 to C#m/A | D♭m/A, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on B string fret 2.
6. Em6 → C#m/E | D♭m/E chord transition
To move from Em6 to C#m/E | D♭m/E, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on B string fret 2.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from Em6 across songs on this site.
1. Em6 → Dm chord transition
To move from Em6 to Dm, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 2 to fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing Em6 use the transition to Dm at 40%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
2. Em6 → D chord transition
To move from Em6 to D, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 2 to fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing Em6 use the transition to D at 40%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
3. Em6 → Em7 chord transition
To move from Em6 to Em7, follow these steps:
- While playing Em6, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
On Chordier, songs containing Em6 use the transition to Em7 at 20%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
Songs Using Em6 Chord
Popular songs that feature the Em6 chord, perfect for practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is the Em6 chord on Guitar?
Guitar Em6 is easy to start with. The shape covers 1 frets. Short daily repetitions will make transitions smoother.
Is there a simpler voicing for Em6?
You can try an easier Guitar voicing for Em6. The alternative voicing uses fingering x-4-5-4-5-3. Use this shape first, then return to the full form as control improves.
What are the most common chord changes from Em6 on Guitar?
Guitar progressions often pair Em6 with Dm and D. Based on our catalog data, Em6 -> Dm is tracked 2 times across 1 songs (40% share), while Em6 -> D appears 2 times across 1 songs (40% share).
Can you name songs that feature Em6?
In our catalog, Bobby Hebb - Sunny Chords is one of 1 songs that include the Em6 chord.