B6 chord on guitar
B Major Sixth. Notes: B, D#, F# and G#.
How to play B6
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Let the open B string ring.
- Don't play the low E and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play B6
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumFret 7 position
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
The major sixth adds a sixth to a major triad: sweet and a little retro, heard a lot in swing, country and old pop endings. The formula is 1 3 5 6, and you will also see it written as Bmaj6.
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Questions
What notes are in the B6 chord?
B6 (B major sixth) is made of four notes: B (root), D# (major third), F# (perfect fifth) and G# (major sixth).
How do you play B6 on guitar?
The easiest B6 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
Is B6 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a major sixth chord sound like?
The major sixth adds a sixth to a major triad: sweet and a little retro, heard a lot in swing, country and old pop endings.