G#m6 chord on piano
G Sharp Minor Sixth, also written Abm6. Notes: G#, B, D# and F.
How to play G#m6
- Find G# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add B, 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#m6 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
G# · B · D# · F1st inversion
B · D# · F · G#2nd inversion
D# · F · G# · B3rd inversion
F · G# · B · D#Notes 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.
More G# chords
All G# piano chordsminor sixth chords in every key
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 piano?
Play G#, B, 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#m6?
Root position: G# B D# F. 1st inversion: B D# F G#. 2nd inversion: D# F G# B. 3rd inversion: F G# B D#.
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.