Accessible Page: A Major Sixth Guitar Chord Fingering

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Chord Shapes

There are 15 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the D, G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the low E and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the D, G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the D string
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the G string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 9

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 10

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 14 of the G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 11

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 12

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 13

Fingers Positions

• Mute the D string
• Mute the G string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the low E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 14

Fingers Positions

• Let the low E string play without pressing any fret
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the D, G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

Position 15

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

A 6 Description

Welcome to this comprehensive tutorial on the A 6 chord. The A 6 chord, a member of the Major Chords family, is a beautiful and versatile chord that can add depth and sophistication to your guitar playing.

The A 6 chord is built from the notes A, C#, E, and F#. These notes are derived from specific intervals, namely the 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), and 6 (Major Sixth). Understanding these intervals is crucial to mastering the A 6 chord and other similar sixth guitar chords.

Each of these intervals carries a unique tonal quality, contributing to the overall sound of the A 6 chord. For a more detailed understanding of these intervals and how they shape the chord, check out our tutorial on fretboard intervals.

Mastering the A 6 chord can open up a world of possibilities for your guitar playing. It's not just about learning one chord, but understanding how that chord is constructed and how it fits into larger chord progressions. For more on this, explore our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.

Once you have a good grasp of the A 6 chord and its intervals, you can start experimenting with different chord diagrams and fretboard patterns. This will help you to visualize the chord and understand the tones that compose it. If you're unsure how to denote these chords based on their intervals, our tutorial on chord notation can be a great help.

Learning the A 6 chord is a stepping stone towards more advanced guitar techniques. So, whether you're a beginner looking to expand your skills, or an intermediate player wanting to refine your technique, mastering this chord is a worthwhile endeavor.

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