Gm6 chord
G minor sixth. One shape on the neck below, with the notes it's built from and the keys it belongs to.
Notes
- G
- 1
- Bb
- b3
- D
- 5
- E
- 6
The minor third is what makes it sound sad or dark.
The added 6th softens the chord and takes the edge off a plain triad.
How to play Gm6
- Root on A
- x-10-8-9-8-10
Want to know why this chord works where it does? The Intermediate lessons cover it, and founding players get them first.
Keys with Gm6
Gm6 uses only notes from D minor and F major. It sounds most at home in D minor.