The B minor six (Bm6) chord is a variation of the B major chord that uses four fingers on two frets.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyW_pIWQHr4 Guitar chords are a combination of several notes that when played together create a richer sound.http://www.musicmarks.com/guitarchorddefinition.html Learning individual chords is a great way to start working with an acoustic, electric or bass guitar if you have never played one before. The Bm6 chord can be learned in a few easy steps.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyW_pIWQHr4
Review the names and positions of the guitar strings before practicing any chords. From left to right, or from top to bottom when you are playing, the strings are low E, A, D, G, B and high E ("Elephants And Dogs Grow Big Ears").http://www.abclearnguitar.com/guitar-strings.html Taking time to memorize the strings will give you a better idea of how to place your fingers for the numerous guitar chords.
How to Play a B Minor Six (Bm6) Chord on Guitar
Learn how to play a B minor six (Bm6) chord on guitar by watching this instructional video from Mahalo.com. You can master this chord by watching the video's close-up imagery of the chord and also listening to the audio commentary. This video is part of a wider series of guitar tutorials available on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
Step 1: Place Index Finger
After you pick up your guitar and grab the neck with your left hand, you can start fretting the chord with your fingers. The Bm6 chord uses four fingers, but three of those fingers are on a single fret. Get started by pressing the B string of the third fret with your index finger.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyW_pIWQHr4 Remember to always hold the string tightly against the wood of the guitar to ensure the proper sound is made.
Step 2: Place Other Three Fingers
The next three fingers are all going to be placed on the fourth fret. Place your middle finger on the D string first, then your ring finger on the G string, and finally your pinky finger on the high E string (the thinnest string on the guitar).http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyW_pIWQHr4
Because three fingers are crammed onto a single fret, practice holding the final shape of the chord for a few minutes until you feel comfortable with it. Try forming and reforming the finger placement to see if you can create the shape from memory.
Step 3: Play the Chord
When you feel satisfied with the fretted position, practice strumming the chord. The Bm6 chord does not play the first two strings, the low E and the A. Start at the D string and move downwards, hitting each string slowly. Pluck the strings faster, but still consecutively, until the sound of the chord is unified and full.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyW_pIWQHr4
Try listening to audio samples of the chord on the Internet and replicating the sound.. Like when learning any new process, remember to practice and practice.
