A6 Guitar Chord
A6 is a major sixth chord. It adds a major sixth to a major chord for a sweet, vintage sound. Its notes are A, C#, E and F#. Below is one way to play it, with a chord diagram, tab and finger numbers.
Notes in A6
| Note | Degree | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| A | R | Root |
| C# | 3 | Major 3rd |
| E | 5 | Perfect 5th |
| F# | 6 | Major 6th |
Formula: 1–3–5–6
A6 chord shapes
Finger numbers: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky. In the tab, x means don't play that string and 0 means play it open. In the diagrams the top line is the 1st (thinnest) string and the nut is on the left.
Open
Easiest- Tab (6th → 1st string)
- x 0 2 2 2 2
- Fingers
- – – 1 1 1 1
How to play A6 (easiest shape)
Shape: Open, tab x 0 2 2 2 2 (6th to 1st string).
- 1Lay your index finger (1) flat across the 4th to 1st strings at the 2nd fret (a barre).
- 2Let the 5th string ring open.
- 3Don't play the 6th string.
- 4Strum down from the 5th string to the 1st string.
A6: common questions
- What notes are in the A6 chord?
- A6 has 4 notes: A, C#, E and F#. Counted from the root, that is 1–3–5–6.
- Is there an easier way to play A6?
- The easiest shape on this page is "Open" (x 0 2 2 2 2). It only needs a short barre: your index finger (1) covers 4 strings at once.
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