The B6 chord (B6) is made of the notes B, D#, F# and G#. It is built from the root B 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.
B6
Notes: B – D# – F# – G#
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 2 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 764444. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the B6 chord (B6) are B, D#, F# and G#.
How do you play the B6 chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 2 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 764444.
How is the B6 chord built?
The B6 chord (B6) is made of the notes B, D#, F# and G#. It is built from the root B with a major third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth.