A 6th Mandolin Chord — Mandolin
Mandolin chord voicings in Mandolin tuning (G-D-A-E)
A 6th Voicings in Mandolin
A 6th in Mandolin Tuning — Guide
Notes: A, C#, E, F#
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5P, 6M
The A 6th chord in Mandolin tuning (G-D-A-E) requires different fingerings than standard tuning. We found 6 playable voicings, each filtered for comfortable fret span (max 4 frets) and realistic finger placement.
Scales for Improvising Over A 6th in Mandolin
When playing A 6th in Mandolin tuning, these scales work well for improvisation and melody writing:
- A Major scale
- A Minor Pentatonic scale — the go-to scale for rock and blues soloing