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G6 Chord on Guitar

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Open. Open G with the high E string left open.

G6 is a major sixth chord: a major chord with the sixth added, a sweet sound common in pop, country and jazz endings. The open shape uses 2 fingers on 6 strings.

How to play G6, finger by finger

  1. Put your index finger on string 5 at the 2nd fret.
  2. Put your middle finger on string 6 at the 3rd fret.
  3. Strum all six strings.

More ways to play G6

213
Open, fret 2 near the nut
3fr13
Open, fret 3 from fret 3
1
Open, fret 3 near the nut
5fr1324
Movable, fret 5 from fret 5
9fr2314
Movable, fret 9 from fret 9
10fr1234
Movable, fret 10 from fret 10
12fr4311
Barre, fret 12 from fret 12
14fr3124
Movable, fret 14 from fret 14

Notes in G6

NoteIntervalRole
G1root
B3major third
D5fifth
E6sixth

Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 6

Questions about G6

What notes are in G6?

G, B, D and E. Those are the 1, 3, 5, 6 of the chord, counted from G.

Which strings do I strum for G6?

All six strings.

Often played with G6

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