G minor 6 chord (Gm6) on guitar and piano

Home
›
G minor 6
The G minor 6 chord (Gm6) is made of the notes G, Bb, D and E. It is built from the root G 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.

G minor 6

Notes: G – Bb – D – E
Guitar — positions on the neck
Gm63123141Gm6××51312
Piano — root position and inversions
Gm6C1245G Bb D EGm6C1235Bb D E GGm6C1235D E G BbGm6CC1235E G Bb D

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): 355353. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

Note
Interval
G
root
Bb
minor third
D
perfect fifth
E
major sixth

Neighbouring chords

Try it in the app

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 G minor 6 chord?

The notes of the G minor 6 chord (Gm6) are G, Bb, D and E.

How do you play the G 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): 355353.

How is the G minor 6 chord built?

The G minor 6 chord (Gm6) is made of the notes G, Bb, D and E. It is built from the root G with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth.