Bm6 chord (B minor sixth) on piano
Bm6 (B minor sixth) has four notes: B, D, F sharp and G sharp. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, 6. In major keys, Bm6 is the ii6 chord in A major.
Bm6 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 | Bm6 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Bmin6, B-6 |
| Notes | B D F# G# |
| Formula | 1 b3 5 6 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, perfect fifth, major sixth |
| Type | Minor sixth chord |
Bm6 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D3 (flat 3), F#3 (5), G#3 (6), B3 (1), D4 (flat 3), F#4 (5), G#4 (6), B4 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the Bm6 chord?
Bm6 (B minor sixth) has four notes: B, D, F sharp and G sharp. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, 6. B is the root, D is the minor third, F# is the perfect fifth and G# is the major sixth.
How do you play Bm6 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 Bm6 in?
In major keys, Bm6 is the ii6 chord in A major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Bm6 and Bm7?
Bm6 and Bm7 share B, D and F#. Bm6 has G#, the 6th, where Bm7 has A, the flat 7th.