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G Minor 6th Piano Chord (Gm6)
The G Minor 6th chord on piano is made of the notes G, B♭, D and E. Dark warmth. A minor triad with an added major 6th.
Tap any key to hear it.
What notes are in G Minor 6th?
4 notes, built 1 – ♭3 – 5 – 6 up from G.
- Notes
- G – B♭ – D – E
- Formula
- 1 – ♭3 – 5 – 6
- Semitones from the root
- 0 – 3 – 7 – 9
- Symbol
- Gm6
- Chord type
- Minor 6th, 4 notes
How to play G Minor 6th on piano
- Right hand: G (1), B♭ (2), D (3), E (5). Fingers 1 – 2 – 3 – 5, thumb on G.
- Left hand: G (5), B♭ (3), D (2), E (1). Fingers 5 – 3 – 2 – 1, little finger on G.
Fingers are numbered 1 (thumb) to 5 (little finger) on both hands.
G Minor 6th inversions
Each inversion puts a different note of the chord in the bass. Written as a slash chord: Gm6/B♭, Gm6/D, Gm6/E.
Can you find G Minor 6th?
Tap the notes on the keyboard, then check. Six chords, starting with this one.
1 / 6 Tap the notes of G Minor 6th (Gm6)
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Any octave, any order. Each key you tap plays.
G Minor 6th chord FAQ
What notes are in the G Minor 6th chord?
G Minor 6th (Gm6) has 4 notes: G, B♭, D and E. Its formula is 1 – ♭3 – 5 – 6, counted up from G.
How do you play G Minor 6th on the piano?
Put your right thumb on G and play G, B♭, D and E with fingers 1 – 2 – 3 – 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 – 3 – 2 – 1, little finger on G.
What are the inversions of G Minor 6th?
1st inversion: B♭, D, E, G (Gm6/B♭). 2nd inversion: D, E, G, B♭ (Gm6/D). 3rd inversion: E, G, B♭, D (Gm6/E).