Bm6 chord on guitar
B Minor Sixth. Notes: B, D, F# and G#.
How to play Bm6
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Let the open D and B strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
Lowest note: F#Strings played: 6 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Bm6
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyFret 6 position
HardBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
Broot
Db3 · minor third
F#5 · perfect fifth
G#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 Bm6 chord?
Bm6 (B minor sixth) is made of four notes: B (root), D (minor third), F# (perfect fifth) and G# (major sixth).
How do you play Bm6 on guitar?
The easiest Bm6 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
Is Bm6 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.