G#6 chord on guitar
G Sharp Major Sixth, also written Ab6. Notes: G#, C, D# and F.
How to play G#6
- Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (D) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 1. This is the barre.
- Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play G#6
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 1
MediumFret 3 position
MediumBarre at fret 6
MediumFret 9 position
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 G#maj6. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B#, D# and E#; B# is the same key as C and E# is the same key as F.
More G# chords
All G# guitar chordsmajor sixth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the G#6 chord?
G#6 (G sharp major sixth) is made of four notes: G# (root), C (major third), D# (perfect fifth) and F (major sixth).
How do you play G#6 on guitar?
The easiest G#6 is the "barre at fret 1" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (D) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 1. This is the barre. Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C). Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
Is G#6 hard to play on guitar?
G#6 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
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.