Chord · 6ths & Adds
G6 — G Major 6th
G6 is the G major 6th chord. It is built on the root G with major 3rd (B), perfect 5th (D) and major 6th (E) above it — the formula 1 3 5 6, sounding the notes G B D E. On the piano it sits at G (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still G6.
- Root
- G
- Quality
- Major 6th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 6
- Notes
- G B D E
On the keyboard
The notes of G6
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | root | G4 |
| 3 | B | major 3rd | B4 |
| 5 | D | perfect 5th | D5 |
| 6 | E | major 6th | E5 |
Other 6ths & adds on G
Major 6th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.