G6 Guitar Chord
G6 is a major sixth chord. It adds a major sixth to a major chord for a sweet, vintage sound. Its notes are G, B, D and E. Below are 2 ways to play it, each with a chord diagram, tab and finger numbers.
Notes in G6
| Note | Degree | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| G | R | Root |
| B | 3 | Major 3rd |
| D | 5 | Perfect 5th |
| E | 6 | Major 6th |
Formula: 1–3–5–6
G6 chord shapes
Finger numbers: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky. In the tab, x means don't play that string and 0 means play it open. In the diagrams the top line is the 1st (thinnest) string and the nut is on the left.
Open
Easiest- Tab (6th → 1st string)
- 3 2 0 0 0 0
- Fingers
- 2 1 – – – –
A-shape 10fr
- Tab (6th → 1st string)
- x 10 12 12 12 12
- Fingers
- – 1 3 3 3 3
How to play G6 (easiest shape)
Shape: Open, tab 3 2 0 0 0 0 (6th to 1st string).
- 1Put your index finger (1) on the 5th string at the 2nd fret.
- 2Put your middle finger (2) on the 6th string at the 3rd fret.
- 3Let the 4th, 3rd, 2nd and 1st strings ring open.
- 4Strum down from the 6th string to the 1st string.
G6: common questions
- What notes are in the G6 chord?
- G6 has 4 notes: G, B, D and E. Counted from the root, that is 1–3–5–6.
- Is there an easier way to play G6?
- The easiest shape on this page is "Open" (3 2 0 0 0 0). It needs no barre: each finger presses just one string.
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