G6 piano chord (G major 6th)
G – B – D – E
Formula 1 – 3 – 5 – 6
G6 inversions
An inversion keeps the same notes but puts a different one at the bottom. Use them to move to the next chord with the smallest hand movement.
Root position G6
G – B – D – E
1st inversion G6/B
B – D – E – G
2nd inversion G6/D
D – E – G – B
3rd inversion G6/E
E – G – B – D
G6 chord questions
What notes are in the G major 6th chord?
G6 is G, B, D, E. Its formula is 1 – 3 – 5 – 6, counted from the root G.
How do you play G6 on piano?
With the right hand in root position, play G–B–D–E using fingers 1, 2, 3 and 5 (thumb on G). With the left hand, use fingers 5, 3, 2 and 1 from the bottom.
What are the inversions of G6?
Root position: G–B–D–E; 1st inversion: B–D–E–G; 2nd inversion: D–E–G–B; 3rd inversion: E–G–B–D.