G#m6 chord
G-sharp minor sixth, also written Abm6. One shape on the neck below, with the notes it's built from and the keys it belongs to.
Notes
- G#
- 1
- B
- 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 G#m6
- Root on A
- x-11-9-10-9-11
Want to know why this chord works where it does? The Intermediate lessons cover it, and founding players get them first.
Keys with G#m6
G#m6 uses only notes from Eb minor and F# major. It sounds most at home in Eb minor.