Sixth Rock Chords - Root 6
Here are the chord shapes for the root 6 A and A sixth (A6) rock chords. When playing the A6 rock chord you continue holding the A rock chord shape then place your fourth finger two frets higher than your third finger as shown in the diagrams.
The open circle with the fingering number inside it means that you keep that finger in position even though the note is not being played.
A
A6
or
A6
When playing these chords on an acoustic guitar or on the lower frets of the guitar, many guitarists use the second finger instead of the third finger whilst playing the rock chord as this is easier.
Play the following example using these rock chord shapes. The chord symbols have been placed above the count and rhythm pattern to help your timing.
Incorporate this chord progression into each bar of the following example which uses all root 6 chords.
e.g.:
Apply the same principle to this 2 bar progression but this time play the rhythm using the dampening technique discussed in the previous lesson.
Rhythm Pattern
When changing between chords in this example keep your left hand fingers in contact with the strings and slide to the next chord shape.
