A#m6 chord on guitar
A Sharp Minor Sixth, also written Bbm6. Notes: A#, C#, F and G.
How to play A#m6
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 1 (A#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Don't play the low E and G strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play A#m6
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
MediumFret 3 position
MediumBarre at fret 6
HardBarre at fret 6
HardNotes and theory
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. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A#, C#, E# and F##; E# is the same key as F and F## is the same key as G.
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Questions
What notes are in the A#m6 chord?
A#m6 (A sharp minor sixth) is made of four notes: A# (root), C# (minor third), F (perfect fifth) and G (major sixth).
How do you play A#m6 on guitar?
The easiest A#m6 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 1 (A#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
Is A#m6 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.