G#6 chord on piano
G Sharp Major Sixth, also written Ab6. Notes: G#, C, D# and F.
How to play G#6
- Find G# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add C, D# and F above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
G#6 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
G# · C · D# · F1st inversion
C · D# · F · G#2nd inversion
D# · F · G# · C3rd inversion
F · G# · C · D#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 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# piano 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 piano?
Play G#, C, D# and F 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 G#6?
Root position: G# C D# F. 1st inversion: C D# F G#. 2nd inversion: D# F G# C. 3rd inversion: F G# C D#.
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.