Chord

G6 chord

G6 is a major sixth chord with the notes G, B, D, E.

Intervals

Note	Interval	Semitones
G	root	0
B	major 3rd	4
D	perfect 5th	7
E	major 6th	9

Inversions

Root position	G – B – D – E
1st inversion	B – D – E – G (G6/B)
2nd inversion	D – E – G – B (G6/D)
3rd inversion	E – G – B – D (G6/E)

Keys that contain G6

Not diatonic to any major or natural minor key.

Related chords

G G7 Gmaj7 Gadd9 Gsus4

How to build a major sixth chord

A major sixth chord is a major triad with a major 6th added. It is a stable tonic chord in swing, jazz and older pop; its notes are the same as those of a minor seventh chord a minor 3rd lower.

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