G6 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
G4 · B4 · D5 · E5
Notation for G6 chord
Other names: G major 6th, G 6th
Music theory name: major sixth chord
Common name: G sixth chord
Intervals and tones in G6 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| G | Root |
| H | Major 3rd |
| D | Perfect 5th |
| E | Major 6th |
Inversions
1st inversion
B4 · D5 · E5 · G5
2nd inversion
D5 · E5 · G5 · B5