About the A6 chord
The major sixth adds the sixth to a major chord. It is a sweet, settled sound heard in jazz, country and old pop, and a common way to finish a song on the home chord. The symbol for it is A6.
How to play A6
- Lay your index finger flat across the top 4 strings at fret 2, pressing just behind the fret.
- Strum and let the A string ring open, and don't play the low E string.
1 index · 2 middle · 3 ring · 4 little
Chords in the key of A major
These are the chords built on each note of the A major scale, so they all sound good together with A6. The Roman numeral under each one is its position in the key.
Other A chords
A6 chord questions
What notes are in a A6 chord?
A6 is made of A, C♯, E and F♯. In intervals that is 1, 3, 5, 6 above the root, A.
What is the easiest way to play A6?
The first shape above is the most common one: x 0 2 2 2 2 from the low E string to the high E, where x means don't play that string and 0 means play it open. Start there, and try the other shapes once it feels comfortable.
Is A6 a barre chord?
The main shape uses a barre, where one finger holds down several strings at once. Press just behind the fret and roll the finger slightly onto its side.