Accessible Page: Easy Ways To Play The B6 Guitar Chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 5 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the low E and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D, G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

B 6 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the B 6 chord, a member of the Major Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes B, D#, F#, and G#. The intervals that build this chord are the Root (1), Major Third (3), Perfect Fifth (5), and Major Sixth (6). These intervals give the B 6 chord its unique sound and feel.

Understanding the construction of the B 6 chord is crucial for mastering its playability and usage in music. For a comprehensive guide on how chords are built by stacking intervals, visit our tutorial on guitar music theory.

The B 6 chord, like all sixth chords, adds a certain richness and complexity to your music. If you're interested in exploring more about these types of chords, check out our tutorial on sixth guitar chords.

Our tutorial will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you visualize and understand the tones that compose the B 6 chord. If you need a refresher on fretboard intervals, we recommend our tutorial on fretboard intervals.

Once you've mastered the B 6 chord, you can take your guitar playing to the next level by learning how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose them. Our tutorial on chord notation is a great resource for this.

Remember, mastering chords like the B 6 is a stepping stone towards more advanced guitar techniques. Happy strumming!

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