Sixth Rock Chords - Root 6
The following diagrams demonstrate 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.
Root 6
A Rock Chord
Root 6
A6 Rock Chord
Root 6
A6 Rock Chord
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 while 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 the previous chord progression into each bar of the following example which uses all root 6 chords.
For example:
For the G chord play
For the G chord play
For the D chord play
Apply the same principle to the next 2 bar progression but this time play the rhythm using the dampening technique discussed in the previous lesson.
When changing between chords in the previous example keep your left hand fingers in contact with the strings and slide to the next chord shape.
