A 6th guitar chord
How to play the A 6th chord, written A6, on guitar. The shape is x 0 2 2 2 2 and it sounds the notesA – C♯ – E – F♯ — free to print or download below.

How to play the A 6th chord
- Read the diagram. The dots show where to press. A circle above a string means play it open; an × means do not play that string. This shape is x 0 2 2 2 2 (from the low E string to the high E).
- Place your fingers. Lay your first finger flat across the barred fret, then add the remaining fingers as shown.
- Strum and check. Strum the 5 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes A – C♯ – E – F♯.
Notes in the A 6th chord
The A 6th chord contains the notes A – C♯ – E – F♯. The diagram shows the common barre shape, x 0 2 2 2 2 from the lowest string to the highest.
A 6th guitar chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the A 6th chord on guitar?
Use the shape x 0 2 2 2 2 (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 1 open string and mute the 1 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes A – C♯ – E – F♯.
What notes are in the A 6th chord?
The A 6th chord (A6) contains the notes A – C♯ – E – F♯.
Is the A 6th guitar chord diagram free?
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