Bb6 Banjo Chord — Chart and Tabs in Open E Tuning

Short answer: Bb6 is a Bb Major 6 chord with the notes B♭, D, F, G. In Open E tuning, there are 22 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Bb maj6

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How to Play Bb6 on Banjo

Bb6, BbM6, Bbmaj6

Notes: B♭, D, F, G

6,8,6,7,6 (13121)
6,6,6,7,8 (11123)
x,8,6,7,6 (x3121)
x,6,6,7,8 (x1123)
10,8,6,7,6 (43121)
6,8,10,7,6 (13421)
10,8,6,10,6 (32141)
6,8,10,10,6 (12341)
10,6,6,7,8 (41123)
6,6,10,7,8 (11423)
10,6,6,10,8 (31142)
6,6,10,10,8 (11342)
6,8,x,7,6 (13x21)
6,6,x,7,8 (11x23)
10,8,6,x,6 (321x1)
6,8,10,x,6 (123x1)
10,6,6,x,8 (311x2)
6,6,10,x,8 (113x2)
10,8,6,10,x (3214x)
6,8,10,10,x (1234x)
10,x,6,10,8 (3x142)
6,x,10,10,8 (1x342)

Quick Summary

  • The Bb6 chord contains the notes: B♭, D, F, G
  • In Open E tuning, there are 22 voicings available
  • Also written as: Bb maj6
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Banjo fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bb6 chord on Banjo?

Bb6 is a Bb Major 6 chord. It contains the notes B♭, D, F, G. On Banjo in Open E tuning, there are 22 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Bb6 on Banjo?

To play Bb6 on in Open E tuning, use one of the 22 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Bb6 chord?

The Bb6 chord contains the notes: B♭, D, F, G.

How many ways can you play Bb6 on Banjo?

In Open E tuning, there are 22 voicings for the Bb6 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B♭, D, F, G.

What are other names for Bb6?

Bb6 is also known as Bb maj6. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B♭, D, F, G.

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