Gm6 chord on ukulele
G Minor Sixth. Notes: G, Bb, D and E.
How to play Gm6
- Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Let the open G and E strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: G (the root)Strings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Gm6
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumFret 6 position
MediumFret 9 position
HardNotes and theory
Groot
Bbb3 · minor third
D5 · perfect fifth
E6 · major sixth
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.
More G chords
All G ukulele chordsGmajorGmminorG7dominant seventhGm7minor seventhGmaj7major seventhGsus4suspended fourthGsus2suspended secondGdimdiminishedGaugaugmentedG6major sixthG9dominant ninthGadd9added ninthGm7b5half-diminishedGdim7diminished seventhG7sus4dominant seventh suspended fourthGm9minor ninthGmaj9major ninthGm(add9)minor added ninth
minor sixth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Gm6 chord?
Gm6 (G minor sixth) is made of four notes: G (root), Bb (minor third), D (perfect fifth) and E (major sixth).
How do you play Gm6 on ukulele?
The easiest Gm6 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D). Let the open G and E strings ring.
Is Gm6 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
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.