Accessible Page: A Minor Sixth (Am6) chords on guitar

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Chord Shapes

There are 4 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 1 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 2 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• 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, G and high E strings at the same time
• 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 D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the B 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 A 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 G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

A m6 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the A m6 chord. This chord belongs to the Minor Chords family and is composed of the notes A, C, E, and F#. The intervals that build this chord are 1, b3, 5, and 6, also known as the Root, Minor Third, Perfect Fifth, and Major Sixth respectively.

The A m6 chord is a rich, complex chord that can add depth and sophistication to your guitar playing. If you're new to this type of chord, you may want to check out our tutorial about sixth (6) guitar chords for a more in-depth exploration of this chord type.

Understanding the intervals that make up a chord is crucial to mastering the fretboard and enhancing your musicality. If you're interested in learning more about this, our tutorial about fretboard intervals and our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals can be extremely helpful.

In this tutorial, we will provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the A m6 chord. These visuals can be a great aid in learning how to play this chord and understanding its structure. If you're unsure about how to read these diagrams, our tutorial on chord notation may be useful.

Whether you're an intermediate player looking to expand your chord vocabulary, or a beginner ready to take on a new challenge, the A m6 chord is a great addition to your repertoire. Let's dive in!

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