G 6th Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: G - B - D - E
Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - 6
Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 6th
Quick answer
The G6 guitar chord is played as 3-2-0-0-0-0 from low E to high E and uses the notes G, B, D, E.
- Fret pattern
- 3-2-0-0-0-0
- Chord notes
- G, B, D, E
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 6
G6
How to Play G6
- 1Place your index finger on fret 2 of the A string
- 2Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the low E string
- 3Play the D, G, B, high E strings open
About 6th Chords
A major triad with an added major 6th. 6th chords have a warm, jazzy quality and were extremely popular in early jazz, swing, and bossa nova.
G 6th Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the G 6th guitar chord?
The G 6th guitar chord uses the notes G, B, D, E.
How do you play G6 on guitar?
Play the G6 guitar chord with the 3-2-0-0-0-0 fret pattern from low E to high E. Place your index finger on fret 2 of the A string Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the low E string Play the D, G, B, high E strings open
What is the formula for G 6th?
The G 6th formula is 1 - 3 - 5 - 6: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 6th.