Am6 bass chord

How to play Am6 on bass

The most common way, the first shape above: your ring finger on the E string at the 5th fret, your index finger on the A string at the 3rd fret, your middle finger on the D string at the 4th fret and your little finger on the G string at the 5th fret.

From the E string 5 3 4 5 (x: not played, 0: open)

What notes are in Am6?

Am6, A minor sixth, is A, C, E and F♯: the root (A), the minor third (C), the perfect fifth (E) and the major sixth (F♯). Its formula is 1 ♭3 5 6.

Can I play Am instead of Am6?

Yes. Am6 is Am with the major sixth, F♯, added, the dark and mysterious sound of minor-key jazz and film music.