The E Minor Six chord is known by various names, Emin6, Em(add6) or E-6. http://www.hobby-hour.com/guitar/chords.php?chord=em6 There are a number of ways to play an Emin6 on guitar. The finger positioning on the guitar for Emin6 is determined by what fret the chord is played on. The individual notes in the chord are E, B, E, G, C# and E. The strings 6(E), 3(G) and 1(E) are left open when the chord is strummed.http://www.guitar-chords.org.uk/e-minor6-chord.html http://www.hobby-hour.com/guitar/chords.php?chord=em6 

Some guitar teachers recommend new learners begin with open chords, saying these types of chords are somewhat easier to play than others. Cyberfret.com recommmends starting on the E minor chord.http://www.cyberfret.com/chords/beginning-7/index.php The E minor 6 chord is built from the notes of this chord.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGXnsPVtvOY 

To play the E minor Six chord, the second finger is place on the second fret of the A string, the third finger is placed on the second fret of the D string, and the pinky finger is placed on the second fret of the B string.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGXnsPVtvOY  The chord will not sound correct if the strings are not pressed down with sufficient force. Play each note on each string separately to make sure the notes sound clear.

The strumming of each guitar chord varies. When playing a chord, any number of strings may need to be struck depending on the chord being played. There are variations in the E minor Six chord depending on what fret the chord is played on. When playing this particular E minor Six chord on guitar, all strings are strummed as the fingers press the strings down. Make sure you strum all the strings with equal force.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGXnsPVtvOY 

Keep practicing the E minor six chord until you can play it clearly. If this is the first chord you have learned, you will want to learn another chord so you can practice by alternating the chords while playing. Play the E minor six chord four times and then switch to another chord and play it four times, switching back to the E minor six four more times and so on. It’s important to keep your hand loose. When your hand is stiff, it makes it harder to switch between chords when playing.http://www.cyberfret.com/chords/beginning-7/index.php