The A6 chord (A6) is made of the notes A, C#, E and F#. It is built from the root A with a major third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth.
The sixth chord adds a warm color to the major chord; it is often heard as a final chord in jazz and swing.
A6
Notes: A – C# – E – F#
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 ways along the neck. The lowest shape is an open chord (no barre), easier for beginners. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): x02222. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the A6 chord (A6) are A, C#, E and F#.
How do you play the A6 chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 ways along the neck. The lowest shape is an open chord (no barre), easier for beginners. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): x02222.
How is the A6 chord built?
The A6 chord (A6) is made of the notes A, C#, E and F#. It is built from the root A with a major third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth.