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B6 guitar shapes

Popular fretboard positions with fingering suggestions

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B6 guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions
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About the chord

B6 guitar chord

B6 is the B6 guitar chord. It uses the notes B, D♯, F♯, and G♯ and the interval formula 1-3-5-6.

The B6 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.

Also written as BM6.

Root note: B
Quality: 6
Chord tones: 4
Playable shapes: 60

Chord tones

BD♯F♯G♯

Common guitar voicings

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

Shape 1

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 7th fret of the 1st string and 6th string in barre position.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 8th fret of the 3rd string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 9th fret of the 4th string and 5th string in barre position.
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 9th fret of the 2nd string.
  5. 5 Strum from the 6th string down.

Shape 2

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 9th fret of the 4th string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 9th fret of the 2nd string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 11th fret of the 3rd string.
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 11th fret of the 1st string.
  5. 5 Strum from the 4th 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.

Quick answers

What notes are in B6?

B6 uses the notes B, D♯, F♯, and G♯. Its interval formula is 1-3-5-6.

What is another name for B6?

B6 is also written as BM6.

How do you play B6 on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 7th fret of the 1st string and 6th string in barre position. Place the 2nd finger on the 8th fret of the 3rd string. Place the 3rd finger on the 9th fret of the 4th string and 5th string in barre position. Place the 4th finger on the 9th fret of the 2nd string. Strum from the 6th string down.

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