Bm6 guitar chord (B Minor 6th)

Symbols: m6, min6, m(add6), -6

Steps: 1-b3-5-6

Notes: B-D-F#-G#

The B m6 chord combines the natural minor with a major 6th interval, creating a bittersweet and jazzy flavor. With notes B, D, F# and G#, it’s a versatile choice for smooth transitions and emotional impact. Below, you'll find nine variations how to play the "B m6" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Bm6 guitar chord - variation 1
  • With your ring finger, press down on the E (1st) string at the 2nd fret
  • Position your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 3rd fret and press down
  • Place your index finger on the G (3rd) string at the 1st fret and press down
  • Press the A (5th) string on the 2nd fret with your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

Variation 2

Bm6 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Place your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 4th fret and press down
  • Position your index finger on the B (2nd) string at the 3rd fret and press down
  • Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 4th fret
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 4th fret using your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

Bm6 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 4th fret, covering all the strings
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 7th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
  • Press the A (5th) string on the 5th fret with your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings

Variation 4

Bm6 guitar chord - variation 4
  • Position your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 7th fret and press down
  • With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 7th fret
  • Place your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret and press down
  • Press the low E (6th) string on the 7th fret with your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 5

Bm6 guitar chord - variation 5
  • Barre the 7th fret with your middle finger, extending over the 1st to the 3rd strings
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret using your index finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 6

Bm6 guitar chord - variation 6
  • Barre the 7th fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
  • Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret using your pinky
  • Position your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 9th fret and press down
  • With your middle finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 9th fret
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 7

Bm6 guitar chord - variation 7
  • Position your middle finger on the E (1st) string at the 10th fret and press down
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 9th fret from the 2nd to the 4th strings
  • Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 11th fret using your ring finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 8

Bm6 guitar chord - variation 8
  • With your pinky, press down on the E (1st) string at the 14th fret
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 12th fret from the 2nd to the 4th strings
  • Place your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret and press down
  • Press the A (5th) string on the 14th fret with your ring finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 9

Bm6 guitar chord - variation 9
  • With your ring finger, press down on the E (1st) string at the 14th fret
  • Position your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 15th fret and press down
  • Place your index finger on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret and press down
  • Press the A (5th) string on the 14th fret with your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string