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B Major 6 (B6) Chord Guitar

The two-finger moveable 6th shape at the 2nd fret — B-D♯-F♯-G♯.

The two-finger moveable 6th shape, rooted at the 2nd fret of the A string.
All four tones present, with the 6th ringing on the high E string.
A warmer, less strident alternative to a B major barre.
Contains the same notes as G♯m7.

Root3rd5th

Not played

E6th string

FretMuted

Finger—

Root

ABass5th string

Fret2

Finger1 index

5th

D4th string

Fret4

Finger3 ring

Root

G3rd string

Fret4

Finger3 ring

3rd

B2nd string

Fret4

Finger3 ring

e1st string

Fret4

Finger3 ring

NotesB – F# – D# – G#

Formula1 – 3 – 5 – 6

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TonesB×2·D#×1·F#×1·G#×1

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Questions about B Major 6 (B6)

What notes are in a B Major 6 (B6) chord?

A B Major 6 (B6) chord contains the notes B, F#, D#, G#. It is built from the major 6th formula 1 - 3 - 5 - 6, with B as the root.

Can B6 replace B major in a progression?

Usually yes, and often to good effect. The 6th adds warmth without the pull of a 7th, so a V chord built this way still leads home but sounds less urgent about it. Where it doesn't work is a hard blues or rock cadence that needs the dominant's edge — there, B7 is the chord you want.

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B Major 6 (B6) Chord Guitar

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Questions about B Major 6 (B6)

What notes are in a B Major 6 (B6) chord?

Can B6 replace B major in a progression?

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