G6 chord (G major sixth) on piano
G6 (G major sixth) has four notes: G, B, D and E. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 6. In major keys, G6 is the I6 chord in G major, the IV6 in D major and the V6 in C major.
G6 inversions and fingering
G B D E · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
B D E G · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
D E G B · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
E G B D · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
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| Symbol | G6 |
|---|---|
| Also written | GM6, Gmaj6 |
| Notes | G B D E |
| Formula | 1 3 5 6 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major sixth |
| Type | Major sixth chord |
G6 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D3 (5), E3 (6), G3 (1), B3 (3), D4 (5), E4 (6), G4 (1), B4 (3).
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Questions
What notes are in the G6 chord?
G6 (G major sixth) has four notes: G, B, D and E. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 6. G is the root, B is the major third, D is the perfect fifth and E is the major sixth.
How do you play G6 on piano?
Play G, B, D and E together. Root position: G B D E · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is G6 in?
In major keys, G6 is the I6 chord in G major, the IV6 in D major and the V6 in C major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between G6 and Gmaj7?
G6 and Gmaj7 share G, B and D. G6 has E, the 6th, where Gmaj7 has F#, the 7th.