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
B3 · D#4 · F#4 · G#4
Other names for the B6 chord
Other names: B major 6th, B 6th
Music theory name: major sixth chord
Common name: B sixth chord
Notes and intervals in the B6 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| B | Root |
| D# | Major 3rd |
| F# | Perfect 5th |
| G# | Major 6th |
Inversions
1st inversion
D#4 · F#4 · G#4 · B4
2nd inversion
F#4 · G#4 · B4 · D#5