Banjo · Standard
A sixth · Frets 2–4
A6 banjo chord
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How to play A6 on banjo
The most common way, the first shape above: lay your index finger flat across the three strings from the low D to the B at the 2nd fret and your ring finger on the high D string at the 4th fret. Don’t play the short G string.
From the short G string x 2 2 2 4 (x: not played, 0: open)
What notes are in A6?
A6, A sixth, is A, C♯, E and F♯: the root (A), the major third (C♯), the perfect fifth (E) and the major sixth (F♯). Its formula is 1 3 5 6.
Which chord has the same notes as A6?
F♯m7. Both are A, C♯, E and F♯; which one you hear depends on the bass note.
Can I play A instead of A6?
Yes. A6 is A with F♯ added, a sweeter, older sound, heard in swing and early rock and roll.
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