Major Sixth Chords
Major sixth chords are more commonly referred to as sixth chords. The chord symbol for the sixth chord is the major chord symbol followed by the number 6.
E Sixth Chord
E6
The E6 chord shape is an E chord with the additional note played by the fourth finger.
In the following chord progression use the alternative E7 chord shape shown in the previous example. Hold the E chord shape throughout and move only the fourth finger to change chords.
Rhythm Pattern
A Sixth Chord
A6
The A6 chord shape is an A chord with the additional note played by the fourth finger. Another way of playing this shape is to bar all four strings with the first finger.
In the following progression use the fingering as shown in the diagram for the A6 chord. For the A7 chord, just slide the fourth finger to the third fret of the 1st string. This will make the chord change easier.
Rhythm Pattern
Play this Blues in E using the previous two progressions. There are four chords in each bar, each receiving one strum, except bars 9 and 12 where a B7 chord is played.
Rhythm Pattern
