B♭m6 bass chord

How to play B♭m6 on bass

The most common way, the first shape above: your ring finger on the E string at the 6th fret, your index finger on the A string at the 4th fret, your middle finger on the D string at the 5th fret and your little finger on the G string at the 6th fret.

From the E string 6 4 5 6 (x: not played, 0: open)

What notes are in B♭m6?

B♭m6, B♭ minor sixth, is B♭, D♭, F and G: the root (B♭), the minor third (D♭), the perfect fifth (F) and the major sixth (G). Its formula is 1 ♭3 5 6.

Can I play B♭m instead of B♭m6?

Yes. B♭m6 is B♭m with the major sixth, G, added, the dark and mysterious sound of minor-key jazz and film music.