Gm6 chord (G minor sixth) on piano
Gm6 (G minor sixth) has four notes: G, B flat, D and E. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, 6. In major keys, Gm6 is the ii6 chord in F major.
Gm6 inversions and fingering
G Bb D E · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
Bb D E G · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
D E G Bb · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
E G Bb D · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
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| Symbol | Gm6 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Gmin6, G-6 |
| Notes | G Bb D E |
| Formula | 1 b3 5 6 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, perfect fifth, major sixth |
| Type | Minor sixth chord |
Gm6 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D3 (5), E3 (6), G3 (1), Bb3 (flat 3), D4 (5), E4 (6), G4 (1), Bb4 (flat 3).
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Questions
What notes are in the Gm6 chord?
Gm6 (G minor sixth) has four notes: G, B flat, D and E. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, 6. G is the root, Bb is the minor third, D is the perfect fifth and E is the major sixth.
How do you play Gm6 on piano?
Play G, Bb, D and E together. Root position: G Bb D E · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is Gm6 in?
In major keys, Gm6 is the ii6 chord in F major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Gm6 and Gm7?
Gm6 and Gm7 share G, Bb and D. Gm6 has E, the 6th, where Gm7 has F, the flat 7th.