G 6th Guitar Chord

Notes: G - B - D - E

Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - 6

Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 6th

G6

Standard

How to Play G6

  1. 1Place your index finger on fret 2 of the A string
  2. 2Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the low E string
  3. 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 on Other Instruments

PianoUkulele

Other G Chords

GGmG7Gmaj7Gm7GdimGaugGm6Gsus2Gsus4Gadd9G9

Other 6th Chords

C6D6E6F6A6