Am6 guitar chord
The Am6 chord (A minor 6th) is built from the notes A, C, E and F#, formula 1–b3–5–6.
- Notes
- A C E F#
- Type
- minor 6th
- Level
- Barre chord
OpenShape 1 of 4
x02212How to play Am6
The easiest Am6 shape is x02212, starting around fret 1. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
Bittersweet, with a film-noir or bossa nova color.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Am6 chord?
Am6 contains A, C, E and F#. Its formula is 1–b3–5–6.
Is Am6 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x02212.
What can I play instead of Am6?
Am is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Am6 is too hard or too busy.