B6 chord
B major sixth. One shape on the neck below, with the notes it's built from and the keys it belongs to.
Notes
- B
- 1
- D#
- 3
- F#
- 5
- G#
- 6
The major third is what makes it sound bright and settled.
The added 6th softens the chord and takes the edge off a plain triad.
How to play B6
- Root on A
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Want to know why this chord works where it does? The Intermediate lessons cover it, and founding players get them first.
Keys with B6
B6 uses only notes from B major, F# major, E major and G# minor. It sounds most at home in B major.