How to play this shape
- 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 3rd string and 4th string in barre position
- 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 5th string
- 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string
- 4 Place the 4th finger on the 2nd fret of the 1st string
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "x21122" mean?
The sequence x21122 is a highly compact guitar chord notation. It represents the fret played on each of the 6 strings, reading left-to-right from the thickest (lowest pitch) string to the thinnest (highest pitch) string: E, A, D, G, B, e.
- x means the string is muted or skipped entirely.
- 0 means the string is played "open" (without pressing over a fret).
- 1-9 represent standard fret numbers 1 to 9.
- a, b, c... represent frets 10, 11, 12, and higher (where a=10, b=11, c=12).
Can I play this B6 add 9 shape anywhere else?
Yes! This specific layout is just one way to voice a B6 add 9 chord. You can find all other variations in our chord shape library for B6 add 9. Most guitarists choose different shapes based on whether they want a "brighter" or "deeper" sound, or which chord they are transitioning from.
Why do some strings have an 'x'?
Strings marked with an 'x' should not ring out. These notes are excluded because they don't belong to the B6 add 9 chord or would clash with this specific voicing. You can mute these strings by lightly touching them with a finger that is already pressing a neighboring fret.
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