Chord · 6ths & Adds
Gm6 — G Minor 6th
Gm6 is the G minor 6th chord. It is built on the root G with minor 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 Gm6.
- Root
- G
- Quality
- Minor 6th
- Formula
- 1 ♭3 5 6
- Notes
- G B♭ D E
On the keyboard
The notes of Gm6
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | root | G4 |
| ♭3 | B♭ | minor 3rd | B♭4 |
| 5 | D | perfect 5th | D5 |
| 6 | E | major 6th | E5 |
Other 6ths & adds on G
Minor 6th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.