B6 5-string bass chord

How to play B6 on 5-string bass

The most common way, the first shape above: lay your index finger flat across the two strings from the D to the G at the 1st fret, your ring finger on the E string at the 2nd fret and your little finger on the A string at the 2nd fret. Let the B string ring open.

From the B string 0 2 2 1 1 (x: not played, 0: open)

What notes are in B6?

B6, B sixth, is B, D♯, F♯ and G♯: the root (B), the major third (D♯), the perfect fifth (F♯) and the major sixth (G♯). Its formula is 1 3 5 6.

Which chord has the same notes as B6?

G♯m7. Both are B, D♯, F♯ and G♯; which one you hear depends on the bass note.

Can I play B instead of B6?

Yes. B6 is B with G♯ added, a sweeter, older sound, heard in swing and early rock and roll.