B6 Piano Chord
A nostalgic, retro sound with an added sixth. Widely used in jazz, country and Hawaiian music. Compared to maj7, it sounds less "jazzy" and more "vintage".
Recommended voicing
Bb3 · D4 · F4 · G4
Notation for B6 chord
Other names: B major 6th, B 6th
Music theory name: major sixth chord
Common name: B sixth chord
Intervals and tones in B6 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| B | Root |
| D | Major 3rd |
| F | Perfect 5th |
| G | Major 6th |
Inversions
1st inversion
D4 · F4 · G4 · Bb4
2nd inversion
F4 · G4 · Bb4 · D5