B6 chord on Balalaika
in Prima Standard (EEA) tuning
B6
Major 6
Notes:B · D# · F# · G#
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Fingerings (4)
B6 shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 7 6 | 1 3 2 | G# B D# | medium | |
| 7 11 11 | 1 2 3 | B D# G# | hard | |
| 7 4 6 | 3 1 2 | B G# D# | medium | |
| 11 7 11 | 2 1 3 | D# B G# | hard |
The B6 chord (Major 6) is built from the notes B, D#, F#, G#. Below are playable fingerings for Balalaika generated for your selected tuning, ordered from open-position shapes up the neck. Tap a diagram to hear it, or switch to the piano view to see the same harmony on keys.
How the B6 chord is built
Formula: 1 · 3 · 5 · 6
| Degree | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | B |
| 3 | 4 | D# |
| 5 | 7 | F# |
| 6 | 9 | G# |
More B chords
Other roots
See B6 in another tuning
What notes make up the B6 chord?
B6 is a Major 6 chord built from the notes B, D#, F#, G#.
How do I read the diagram?
Strings run left to right from the lowest to the first string; the numbers show which finger presses each fret. An ○ marks an open string, an ✕ marks a muted one.