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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
 
- B Major
 - B Minor
 - B 7
 - B 5
 - B dim
 - B dim7
 - B aug
 - B sus2
 - B sus4
 - B maj7
 - B m7
 - B 7sus4
 - B maj9
 - B maj11
 - B maj13
 - B maj9#11
 - B maj13#11
 - B add9
 - B 6add9
 - B maj7b5
 - B maj7#5
 - B m6
 - B m9
 - B m11
 - B m13
 - B madd9
 - B m6add9
 - B mmaj7
 - B mmaj9
 - B m7b5
 - B m7#5
 - B 6
 - B 9
 - B 11
 - B 13
 - B 7b5
 - B 7#5
 - B 7b9
 - B 7#9
 - B 7(b5,b9)
 - B 7(b5,#9)
 - B 7(#5,b9)
 - B 7(#5,#9)
 - B 9b5
 - B 9#5
 - B 13#11
 - B 13b9
 - B 11b9
 - B sus2sus4
 - B -5