Bb6 chord at the 1st fret (x13333)
- Fingering
- x13333
- Fingers
- – 1 3 3 3 3
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Position
- 1st fret
Notes in the Bb major 6th chord
The Bb6 chord is made of B♭ · D · F · G. Its formula is 1–3–5–6.
| Note | Degree | Interval from Bb |
|---|---|---|
| B♭ | 1 | root |
| D | 3 | major third |
| F | 5 | perfect fifth |
| G | 6 | major sixth |
How to play the Bb6 guitar chord
- Lay your third finger flat across the 3rd fret, from the D string to the high E string.
- Put your first finger on the 1st fret of the A string.
- Strum from the A string down and leave the low E string out.
That is the 1st fret shape, x13333. It is rated medium: 2 fingers, 5 strings.
Why your Bb6 chord buzzes or sounds muted
Low E string is not part of this Bb6 shape. Start your strum on the A string, or rest your thumb on the unused string to keep it quiet.
Easy Bb6 guitar chord
The easiest Bb6 shape on this page is 650066 (5th fret). It uses 4 fingers and 6 strings, with no barre.
Keys with the Bb6 chord
Bb6 is the V chord in Eb major, IV chord in F major and I chord in Bb major. In minor keys it is the VII chord in C minor, VI chord in D minor and III chord in G minor.
Chords related to Bb6
Bb6 guitar chord questions
How do you play a Bb6 chord on guitar?
Play x13333, 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 3 3 3 3.
What notes are in the Bb6 chord?
The Bb major 6th chord has 4 notes: Bb, D, F and G. Its formula is 1–3–5–6, counted from the Bb major scale.
What keys is the Bb6 chord in?
Bb6 is the V chord in Eb major, IV chord in F major and I chord in Bb major. In minor keys it is the VII chord in C minor, VI chord in D minor and III chord in G minor.
Bb6 chord diagram to print or save
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