A 6th Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: A - C# - E - F#
Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - 6
Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 6th
Quick answer
The A6 guitar chord is played as x-0-2-2-2-2 from low E to high E and uses the notes A, C#, E, F#.
- Fret pattern
- x-0-2-2-2-2
- Chord notes
- A, C#, E, F#
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 6
A6
How to Play A6
- 1Mute the low E string
- 2Barre your index finger across fret 2 (D, G, B, high E strings)
- 3Play the A string open
About 6th Chords
A major triad with an added major 6th. 6th chords have a warm, jazzy quality and were extremely popular in early jazz, swing, and bossa nova.
A 6th Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the A 6th guitar chord?
The A 6th guitar chord uses the notes A, C#, E, F#.
How do you play A6 on guitar?
Play the A6 guitar chord with the x-0-2-2-2-2 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E string Barre your index finger across fret 2 (D, G, B, high E strings) Play the A string open
What is the formula for A 6th?
The A 6th formula is 1 - 3 - 5 - 6: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 6th.