Chord · 6ths & Adds
B6 — B Major 6th
B6 is the B major 6th chord. It is built on the root B with major 3rd (D♯), perfect 5th (F♯) and major 6th (G♯) above it — the formula 1 3 5 6, sounding the notes B D♯ F♯ G♯. On the piano it sits at B (octave 3) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still B6.
- Root
- B
- Quality
- Major 6th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 6
- Notes
- B D♯ F♯ G♯
On the keyboard
The notes of B6
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | root | B3 |
| 3 | D♯ | major 3rd | D♯4 |
| 5 | F♯ | perfect 5th | F♯4 |
| 6 | G♯ | major 6th | G♯4 |
Other 6ths & adds on B
Major 6th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.