G6 chord on guitar
G Major Sixth. Notes: G, B, D and E.
How to play G6
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Let the open D, G, B and high E strings ring.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play G6
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 2 position
MediumBarre at fret 5
MediumBarre at fret 12
HardNotes and theory
The major sixth adds a sixth to a major triad: sweet and a little retro, heard a lot in swing, country and old pop endings. The formula is 1 3 5 6, and you will also see it written as Gmaj6.
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Questions
What notes are in the G6 chord?
G6 (G major sixth) is made of four notes: G (root), B (major third), D (perfect fifth) and E (major sixth).
How do you play G6 on guitar?
The easiest G6 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G). Let the open D, G, B and high E strings ring.
Is G6 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a major sixth chord sound like?
The major sixth adds a sixth to a major triad: sweet and a little retro, heard a lot in swing, country and old pop endings.