B6 chord on piano
B Major Sixth. Notes: B, D#, F# and G#.
How to play B6
- Find B just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add D#, F# and G# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
B6 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
B · D# · F# · G#1st inversion
D# · F# · G# · B2nd inversion
F# · G# · B · D#3rd inversion
G# · B · D# · F#Notes 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 Bmaj6.
More B chords
All B piano chordsmajor sixth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the B6 chord?
B6 (B major sixth) is made of four notes: B (root), D# (major third), F# (perfect fifth) and G# (major sixth).
How do you play B6 on piano?
Play B, D#, F# and G# together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of B6?
Root position: B D# F# G#. 1st inversion: D# F# G# B. 2nd inversion: F# G# B D#. 3rd inversion: G# B D# F#.
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.