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B 6 Description

The intervals in the B6 chord are Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, and Major Sixth

The B6 chord is spelled in the following ways:

• B Major Sixth
• B6

This chord is composed of the notes B, D#, F#, and G#

Sixth chords are used a lot in Hawaiian style music.

Learn 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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