Standard
A sixth · Open A shape
A6 guitar chord
What it is
Root
Notes
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Chords3
Standard
A six nine · Frets 4–5
Standard
A sixth added eleventh · Open position
Standard
A six nine sharp eleven · Frets 4–5
How to play A6 on guitar
The most common way, the first shape above: lay your index finger flat across the four strings from the D to the high E 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 2 2 (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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Sixth chords in every key
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