Chord chart for B♭6 / F (2nd inversion) Guitar Chord: Notes, Shapes & Bass Note | Guitar Wiz

B♭6/F guitar shapes

Popular fretboard positions with fingering suggestions

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B♭6 / F (2nd inversion) guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions

About the chord

B♭6 / F (2nd inversion)

B♭6/F is the B♭6 / F (2nd inversion) guitar chord with F in the bass. It uses the notes B♭, D, F, and G and the interval formula 1-3-5-6.

The B♭6 major 6 chord extends the major triad with a major sixth G, adding a warm, jazzy color. The sixth G creates a relaxed, nostalgic feel, enhancing major progressions in jazz, pop, and vintage ballads. With F in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of B♭6.

Also written as B♭6 and B♭M6/F.

Root note: B♭
Bass note: F
Chord tones: 4
Playable shapes: 102

Chord tones

B♭DFG

Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape 110031

110031

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 5th string and 6th string in barre position.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string.
  4. 4 Let the fourth and third strings ring open.
  5. 5 Strum from the 6th string down.

Shape 113031

113031

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 5th string and 6th string in barre position.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string.
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string.
  5. 5 Let the third string ring open.
  6. 6 Strum from the 6th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

B♭ Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

D Major Third 3

This note defines the chord's major quality and brings brightness to the sound.

F Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

G Major Sixth 6

The sixth adds warmth and a slightly more relaxed extended color.

Shape details

Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.

B♭6/F shape 110031

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 5th string and 6th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  4. 4 Let the fourth and third strings ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

B♭6/F shape 113031

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 5th string and 6th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  5. 5 Let the third string ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

B♭6/F shape 110033

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 6th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 1st fret of the 5th string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string
  5. 5 Let the fourth and third strings ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

B♭6/F shape 113033

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 5th string and 6th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string and 2nd string in barre position
  4. 4 Let the third string ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

B♭6/F shape 110333

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 5th string and 6th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 3rd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string
  5. 5 Let the fourth string ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

B♭6/F shape xx3333

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string, 2nd string, 3rd string, and 4th string in barre position
  2. 2 Do not play the sixth and fifth strings
  3. 3 Strum from the fourth string down to the first string

B♭6/F shape x80066

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 6th fret of the 2nd string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 6th fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 8th fret of the 5th string
  4. 4 Let the fourth and third strings ring open
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth string
  6. 6 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

B♭6/F shape x80086

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 6th fret of the 1st string
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 8th fret of the 5th string
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 8th fret of the 2nd string
  4. 4 Let the fourth and third strings ring open
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth string
  6. 6 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

Quick answers

What notes are in B♭6/F?

B♭6/F uses the notes B♭, D, F, and G. Its interval formula is 1-3-5-6.

What is another name for B♭6/F?

B♭6/F is also written as B♭6 and B♭M6/F.

How do you play B♭6/F on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 5th string and 6th string in barre position. Place the 2nd finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string. Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string. Let the fourth and third strings ring open. Strum from the 6th string down.

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