G#m6 chord (G sharp minor sixth) on guitar
G#m6 (G sharp minor sixth) has four notes: G sharp, B, D sharp and E sharp. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, 6. In major keys, G#m6 is the ii6 chord in F# major.
G#m6 chord shapes
Fingers: 3 on E, 1 on A, 2 on D, 4 on G.
Fingers: 4 on E, 2 on A, 3 on D, 1 on G.
Finger 1 barres fret 4, then 3 on A, 3 on D, 4 on B.
Fingers: 1 on D, 4 on G, 2 on B, 3 on e.
Finger 1 barres fret 1, then 4 on E, 2 on A.
Fingers: 2 on E, 4 on A, 1 on D, 3 on G.
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| Symbol | G#m6 |
|---|---|
| Also written | G#min6, G#-6 |
| Notes | G# B D# E# |
| Formula | 1 b3 5 6 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, perfect fifth, major sixth |
| Type | Minor sixth chord |
G#m6 across the neck
Guitar · 6-string, tuned low to high: E, A, D, G, B, e. 24 frets.
- E string: fret 1 E# (6), fret 4 G# (1), fret 7 B (flat 3), fret 11 D# (5), fret 13 E# (6), fret 16 G# (1), fret 19 B (flat 3), fret 23 D# (5).
- A string: fret 2 B (flat 3), fret 6 D# (5), fret 8 E# (6), fret 11 G# (1), fret 14 B (flat 3), fret 18 D# (5), fret 20 E# (6), fret 23 G# (1).
- D string: fret 1 D# (5), fret 3 E# (6), fret 6 G# (1), fret 9 B (flat 3), fret 13 D# (5), fret 15 E# (6), fret 18 G# (1), fret 21 B (flat 3).
- G string: fret 1 G# (1), fret 4 B (flat 3), fret 8 D# (5), fret 10 E# (6), fret 13 G# (1), fret 16 B (flat 3), fret 20 D# (5), fret 22 E# (6).
- B string: fret 0 B (flat 3), fret 4 D# (5), fret 6 E# (6), fret 9 G# (1), fret 12 B (flat 3), fret 16 D# (5), fret 18 E# (6), fret 21 G# (1), fret 24 B (flat 3).
- e string: fret 1 E# (6), fret 4 G# (1), fret 7 B (flat 3), fret 11 D# (5), fret 13 E# (6), fret 16 G# (1), fret 19 B (flat 3), fret 23 D# (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the G#m6 chord?
G#m6 (G sharp minor sixth) has four notes: G sharp, B, D sharp and E sharp. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, 6. G# is the root, B is the minor third, D# is the perfect fifth and E# is the major sixth.
How do you play G#m6 on guitar?
The easiest shape is 42340x. Fingers: 3 on E, 1 on A, 2 on D, 4 on G.
What key is G#m6 in?
In major keys, G#m6 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 G#m6 and G#m7?
G#m6 and G#m7 share G#, B and D#. G#m6 has E#, the 6th, where G#m7 has F#, the flat 7th.