Am6 open chord (x02212)
- Fingering
- x02212
- Fingers
- – – 2 3 1 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Position
- open position
Notes in the A minor 6th chord
The Am6 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 | minor third |
| E | 5 | perfect fifth |
| F♯ | 6 | major sixth |
How to play the Am6 guitar chord
- Put your first finger on the 1st fret of the B string.
- Put your second finger on the 2nd fret of the D string.
- Put your third finger on the 2nd fret of the G string.
- Put your fourth finger on the 2nd fret of 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, x02212. It is rated easy: 4 fingers, 5 strings.
Why your Am6 chord buzzes or sounds muted
Low E string is not part of this Am6 shape. Start your strum on the A string, or rest your thumb on the unused string to keep it quiet.
Am6 barre chord
Am6 has 1 barre shape here: 577575 (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#m6 (Bbm6).
Am6 open chord
The open Am6 chord is x02212. It uses the open A string, which is why it rings longer than the shapes higher up the neck.
Keys with the Am6 chord
Am6 is the ii chord in G major. In minor keys it is the iv chord in E minor.
Chords related to Am6
Am6 guitar chord questions
How do you play an Am6 chord on guitar?
Play x02212, 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 - - 2 3 1 4.
What notes are in the Am6 chord?
The A minor 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 Am6 chord in?
Am6 is the ii chord in G major. In minor keys it is the iv chord in E minor.
Am6 chord diagram to print or save
Printable Am6 chord PDF (one letter page, black on white) · Am6 chord PNG (1200 px)
