G6
G Major 6th — a major triad sweetened with the sixth — settled, vintage, and smoother than a maj7 in many endings.
The keys
G – B – D – E
What's inside G6
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| G | Root | 1 |
| B | Major 3rd | 3 |
| D | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| E | Major 6th | 6 |
Inversions
| Position | Keys (low → high) |
|---|---|
| Root position | G4 – B4 – D5 – E5 |
| 1st inversion | B4 – D5 – E5 – G5 |
| 2nd inversion | D5 – E5 – G5 – B5 |
| 3rd inversion | E5 – G5 – B5 – 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) | B4 – E5 |
Where G6 lives
As the I chord
G6 → C → D → G6
The classic I–IV–V–I motion with this chord as home.
In a ii–V–I
Am7 → D7 → G6
The strongest cadence in harmony, resolving onto this chord.
Put G6 under your fingers
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