A minor sixth · Open A shape
Am6 guitar chord
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A minor six nine · Frets 3–5
A sixth · Open A shape
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Am6 · Gypsy jazz
How to play Am6 on guitar
The most common way, the first shape above: your middle finger on the D string at the 2nd fret, your ring finger on the G string at the 2nd fret, your index finger on the B string at the 1st fret and your little finger on the high E string at the 2nd fret. Let the A string ring open. Don’t play the low E string.
From the low E string x 0 2 2 1 2 (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.
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