Accessible Page: Bb Minor Sixth Guitar Chord Fingering

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Chord Shapes

There are 4 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 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 6 of the low E, G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the D and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Bb m6 Description

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on the Bb m6 chord. This unique chord hails from the Minor Chords family and is composed of the notes Bb, Db, F, and G. The intervals that build this chord are 1, b3, 5, and 6. These intervals are also known as the Root, Minor Third, Perfect Fifth, and Major Sixth respectively.

Understanding the music intervals is crucial in mastering the Bb m6 chord. These intervals are the building blocks of a chord and determine its overall sound and character. If you need a refresher on these intervals, check out our comprehensive tutorial about fretboard intervals.

The Bb m6 chord, like all chords, can be visualized using chord diagrams and fretboard patterns. These visual aids show the tones that compose the chord and where they are located on the fretboard. To learn more about how chords are constructed, check out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.

This chord is part of the family of sixth (6) guitar chords, which are often used in various music genres for their rich and complex sound. If you're interested in learning more about these chords, we have a dedicated tutorial about sixth guitar chords.

Mastering the Bb m6 chord and other similar chords can open up a new world of possibilities for your guitar playing. Whether you're a beginner looking to expand your chord vocabulary or an experienced player seeking to deepen your understanding, our full tutorial on guitar chords is a great resource to explore.

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