G#m6 chord on guitar
G Sharp Minor Sixth, also written Abm6. Notes: G#, B, D# and F.
How to play G#m6
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (D#).
- Don't play the A and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play G#m6
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
MediumBarre at fret 6
MediumBarre at fret 4
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
The minor sixth adds a major sixth to a minor triad. It has a mysterious, film-noir color common in jazz and gypsy jazz. The formula is 1 b3 5 6. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled G#, B, D# and E#; E# is the same key as F.
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Questions
What notes are in the G#m6 chord?
G#m6 (G sharp minor sixth) is made of four notes: G# (root), B (minor third), D# (perfect fifth) and F (major sixth).
How do you play G#m6 on guitar?
The easiest G#m6 is the "fret 3 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F). Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 4 (G#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
Is G#m6 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a minor sixth chord sound like?
The minor sixth adds a major sixth to a minor triad. It has a mysterious, film-noir color common in jazz and gypsy jazz.