Chord · 6ths & Adds
G♯m6 — G♯ Minor 6th
G♯m6 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 G♯m6.
- Root
- G♯
- Quality
- Minor 6th
- Formula
- 1 ♭3 5 6
- Notes
- G♯ B D♯ E♯
On the keyboard
The notes of G♯m6
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G♯ | root | G♯4 |
| ♭3 | B | minor 3rd | B4 |
| 5 | D♯ | perfect 5th | D♯5 |
| 6 | E♯ | major 6th | E♯5 |
Other 6ths & adds on G♯
Minor 6th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.