Am6 chord on guitar
A Minor Sixth. Notes: A, C, E and F#.
How to play Am6
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Let the open A string ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
Lowest note: A (the root)Strings played: 5 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Am6
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 7
HardBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 5
HardNotes and theory
Aroot
Cb3 · minor third
E5 · perfect fifth
F#6 · major sixth
The minor sixth adds a major sixth to a minor triad. It has a mysterious, film-noir color common in jazz and gypsy jazz. The formula is 1 b3 5 6.
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Questions
What notes are in the Am6 chord?
Am6 (A minor sixth) is made of four notes: A (root), C (minor third), E (perfect fifth) and F# (major sixth).
How do you play Am6 on guitar?
The easiest Am6 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
Is Am6 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor sixth chord sound like?
The minor sixth adds a major sixth to a minor triad. It has a mysterious, film-noir color common in jazz and gypsy jazz.