B6 8-string guitar chord

How to play B6 on 8-string guitar

The most common way, the first shape above: your ring finger on the A string at the 2nd fret, your index finger on the D string at the 1st fret, your middle finger on the G string at the 1st fret and your little finger on the high E string at the 2nd fret. Let the high B string ring open. Don’t play the F♯, low B and low E strings.

From the F♯ string x x x 2 1 1 0 2 (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.