Major sixth chords are commonly referred to as sixth chords. The chord symbol for the sixth chord is the major chord symbol followed by the number 6.
E6
The E6 chord shape is an E chord with the additional note played by the fourth finger.
Rhythm Pattern
In the following chord progression use the alternative E7 chord shape shown above. Hold the E chord shape throughout and move only the fourth finger to change chords.
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.
Rhythm Pattern
In the progression below use the above fingering 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
This Blues in E uses the previous two progressions. There are four chords in each bar, each receiving one strum, except for bars 9 and 12 where a B7 chord is played.