B6 guitar chord (B Major 6th)

The B 6 chord, also known as the major 6th, adds a sixth interval to the major triad. Its notes B, D#, F# and G# give it a sweet and warm sound, often used in jazz, blues, and pop. Below, you'll find ten variations how to play the "B 6" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

• With your pinky, press down on the E (1st) string at the 2nd fret
• Place your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 1st fret and press down
• Use your index finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 1st fret
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

• Place a barre using your ring finger on the 4th fret from the 1st to the 4th strings
• Use your index finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 2nd fret
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

• Apply a barre with your index finger across the 4th fret, covering the 1st to the 4th strings
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

• Barre the 4th fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
• Position your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 6th fret and press down
• To play the chord, strum all the strings

• Place your ring finger on the B (2nd) string at the 7th fret and press down
• Press the G (3rd) string on the 8th fret with your pinky
• Press down on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret using your index finger
• Use your middle finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 7th fret
• Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

• Place your ring finger on the E (1st) string at the 7th fret and press down
• Use your middle finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 7th fret
• Press the G (3rd) string on the 8th fret with your pinky
• 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

• Position your index finger on the E (1st) string at the 7th fret and press down
• Place your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret and press down
• Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret using your middle finger
• Apply a barre with your ring finger across the 9th fret, covering the 4th to the 5th strings
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

• Use your pinky to press the E (1st) string down on the 11th fret
• 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

• Apply a barre with your index finger across the 11th fret, covering all the strings
• Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 12th fret using your middle finger
• Use your ring finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 13th fret
• To play the chord, strum all the strings

• Place your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 14th fret and press down
• Position your index finger on the B (2nd) string at the 12th fret and press down
• Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 13th fret
• Press down on the D (4th) string at the 13th fret using your middle finger
• Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string