B6 chord
B major 6th
Notes in the chordTap one to hear it and find it in the shape
- 1
- 3
- 5
- 6
How to play B6
Open1 of 4
x-2-1-1-0-x
Tap a string to hear it on its own.
More ways to play B6
The B6 chord
A 6th chord adds the 6th to a major chord. It sounds sweet and a little old-fashioned, and is common in swing, country and surf music.
Numbers on the dots are fingers: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky. ○ means play the string open and × means don't play it. Orange marks the root note. The tab reads from the low E string to the high E string.
- Notes
- B D♯ F♯ G♯
- Formula
- 1 3 5 6
- Shapes
- 4 shapes
Chords in B major
These share notes with B6 and sound natural next to it.
Practice game
Chord Switcher
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