G#m6 chord (G sharp minor sixth) on piano
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 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 | 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 keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D#3 (5), E#3 (6), G#3 (1), B3 (flat 3), D#4 (5), E#4 (6), G#4 (1), B4 (flat 3).
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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 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 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.