The Ab minor 6 / G# minor 6 chord (Abm6) is made of the notes Ab, Cb, Eb and F. It is built from the root Ab with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth.
The minor 6 chord is elegant and slightly aching; common in gypsy jazz, bossa nova and Latin music.
Ab minor 6
Notes: Ab – Cb – Eb – F
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 2 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 466464. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the Ab minor 6 chord (Abm6) are Ab, Cb, Eb and F.
How do you play the Ab minor 6 chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 2 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 466464.
How is the Ab minor 6 chord built?
The Ab minor 6 / G# minor 6 chord (Abm6) is made of the notes Ab, Cb, Eb and F. It is built from the root Ab with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth.
Are Ab and G# the same chord?
Yes: Ab and G# are the same note (they are called enharmonic), so Ab minor 6 / G# minor 6 is played exactly the same way, with the same fingerings.