B minor 6 chord (Bm6) on guitar and piano

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B minor 6
The B minor 6 chord (Bm6) is made of the notes B, D, F# and G#. It is built from the root B 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.

B minor 6

Notes: B – D – F# – G#
Guitar — positions on the neck
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Piano — root position and inversions
Bm6C1245B D F# G#Bm6C1235D F# G# BBm6C1235F# G# B DBm6C1235G# B D F#

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): 799797. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

Note
Interval
B
root
D
minor third
F#
perfect fifth
G#
major sixth

Neighbouring chords

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Hear the chords, play them as a progression, switch instrument, note names (Do Ré Mi or C D E) and theme:

Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the B minor 6 chord?

The notes of the B minor 6 chord (Bm6) are B, D, F# and G#.

How do you play the B 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): 799797.

How is the B minor 6 chord built?

The B minor 6 chord (Bm6) is made of the notes B, D, F# and G#. It is built from the root B with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth.