A6 open chord (x02222)
- Fingering
- x02222
- Fingers
- – – 1 1 1 1
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Position
- open position
Notes in the A major 6th chord
The A6 chord is made of A · C♯ · E · F♯. Its formula is 1–3–5–6.
| Note | Degree | Interval from A |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | root |
| C♯ | 3 | major third |
| E | 5 | perfect fifth |
| F♯ | 6 | major sixth |
How to play the A6 guitar chord
- Lay your first finger flat across the 2nd fret, from the D string to the high E string.
- Let the A string ring open.
- Strum from the A string down and leave the low E string out.
That is the open-position shape, x02222. It is rated easy: 1 finger, 5 strings.
Why your A6 chord buzzes or sounds muted
Low E string is not part of this A6 shape. Start your strum on the A string, or rest your thumb on the unused string to keep it quiet.
A6 barre chord
A6 has 1 barre shape here: 57x675 (barre at the 5th fret).
A barre shape has no open strings, so it moves. Slide it up one fret and you are playing A#6 (Bb6).
A6 open chord
The open A6 chord is x02222. It uses the open A string, which is why it rings longer than the shapes higher up the neck.
Keys with the A6 chord
A6 is the V chord in D major, IV chord in E major and I chord in A major. In minor keys it is the VII chord in B minor, VI chord in C# minor and III chord in F# minor.
Chords related to A6
A6 guitar chord questions
How do you play an A6 chord on guitar?
Play x02222, reading from the low E string to the high E string. An x means the string is not played and a 0 means it rings open. The fingers used are - - 1 1 1 1.
What notes are in the A6 chord?
The A major 6th chord has 4 notes: A, C#, E and F#. Its formula is 1–3–5–6, counted from the A major scale.
What keys is the A6 chord in?
A6 is the V chord in D major, IV chord in E major and I chord in A major. In minor keys it is the VII chord in B minor, VI chord in C# minor and III chord in F# minor.
A6 chord diagram to print or save
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