Mandolin · Standard
A major sixth dyad · Open position
Two notes: the first in its name is the lower
A–F♯ mandolin chord
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How to play A–F♯ on mandolin
The most common way, the first shape above: your index finger on the E string at the 2nd fret. Let the A string ring open. Don’t play the G and D strings.
From the G string x x 0 2 (x: not played, 0: open)
What notes are in A–F♯?
A–F♯, A major sixth dyad, is A and F♯: the root (A) and the major sixth (F♯). Its formula is 1 6.
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Major sixth dyad chords in every key
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