B6 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Mountain Modal Tuning

Short answer: B6 is a B Major 6 chord with the notes B, D♯, F♯, G♯. In Mountain Modal tuning, there are 10 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: B maj6

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How to Play B6 on Banjo

B6, BM6, Bmaj6

Notes: B, D♯, F♯, G♯

8,9,8,6,6 (24311)
x,9,8,6,6 (x3211)
11,9,8,8,9 (42113)
8,9,11,8,9 (12413)
1,x,4,3,4 (1x324)
8,x,4,8,4 (2x131)
8,9,x,6,6 (23x11)
11,9,8,8,x (3211x)
8,9,11,8,x (1231x)
8,x,4,6,6 (4x123)

Quick Summary

  • The B6 chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯, G♯
  • In Mountain Modal tuning, there are 10 voicings available
  • Also written as: B maj6
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the B6 chord on Banjo?

B6 is a B Major 6 chord. It contains the notes B, D♯, F♯, G♯. On Banjo in Mountain Modal tuning, there are 10 ways to play this chord.

How do you play B6 on Banjo?

To play B6 on in Mountain Modal tuning, use one of the 10 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the B6 chord?

The B6 chord contains the notes: B, D♯, F♯, G♯.

How many ways can you play B6 on Banjo?

In Mountain Modal tuning, there are 10 voicings for the B6 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B, D♯, F♯, G♯.

What are other names for B6?

B6 is also known as B maj6. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B, D♯, F♯, G♯.

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