B6 chord (B major sixth) on piano
B6 (B major sixth) has four notes: B, D sharp, F sharp and G sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 6. In major keys, B6 is the I6 chord in B major, the IV6 in F# major and the V6 in E major.
B6 inversions and fingering
B D# F# G# · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
D# F# G# B · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
F# G# B D# · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
G# B D# F# · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
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| Symbol | B6 |
|---|---|
| Also written | BM6, Bmaj6 |
| Notes | B D# F# G# |
| Formula | 1 3 5 6 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major sixth |
| Type | Major sixth chord |
B6 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D#3 (3), F#3 (5), G#3 (6), B3 (1), D#4 (3), F#4 (5), G#4 (6), B4 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the B6 chord?
B6 (B major sixth) has four notes: B, D sharp, F sharp and G sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 6. B is the root, D# is the major third, F# is the perfect fifth and G# is the major sixth.
How do you play B6 on piano?
Play B, D#, F# and G# together. Root position: B D# F# G# · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is B6 in?
In major keys, B6 is the I6 chord in B major, the IV6 in F# major and the V6 in E major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between B6 and Bmaj7?
B6 and Bmaj7 share B, D# and F#. B6 has G#, the 6th, where Bmaj7 has A#, the 7th.