Gm6
G Minor 6th — minor warmth with a bright sixth on top — a sophisticated, slightly unresolved colour.
The keys
G – B♭ – D – E
What's inside Gm6
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| G | Root | 1 |
| B♭ | Minor 3rd | b3 |
| D | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| E | Major 6th | 6 |
Inversions
| Position | Keys (low → high) |
|---|---|
| Root position | G4 – B♭4 – D5 – E5 |
| 1st inversion | B♭4 – D5 – E5 – G5 |
| 2nd inversion | D5 – E5 – G5 – B♭5 |
| 3rd inversion | E5 – G5 – B♭5 – D6 |
A working voicing
Split the chord between two hands the way working players do — a solid shell low down, the colour tones up top:
| Hand | Keys |
|---|---|
| Left (shell) | G2 – D3 |
| Right (colour) | B♭4 – E5 |
Where Gm6 lives
As the i chord
Gm6 → E♭ → F → Gm6
The minor home base: i–VI–VII pulls away and lands back home.
In a ii–V–i
Am7♭5 → D7 → Gm6
The minor two-five resolving into this chord as the destination.
Put Gm6 under your fingers
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