G Minor 6th Guitar Chord (Gm6)
G Minor 6th (Gm6) is built from G, Bb, D, E, which is the 1P - 3m - 5P - 6M formula measured from the root G. This page shows 1 fingering with fretboard diagrams.
Fingerings for Gm6
Notes in Gm6
- G1P
- Bb3m
- D5P
- E6M
How to play Gm6
G Minor 6th Guitar Chord (Gm6) is darker and more introspective than its major counterpart.
Beginner tip
Let the barre or the low root ring out; a dull thud usually means a finger is touching a neighbouring string.
Practice idea
Pair it with the minor seventh and the relative major to hear the same key from both sides.
Gm6 FAQ
- What notes are in G Minor 6th?
- G Minor 6th (Gm6) contains G, Bb, D, E. In interval terms that is 1P - 3m - 5P - 6M above the root G.
- How do you play Gm6 on guitar?
- The most common shape here is "Gm6": low E muted, A muted, G at fret 3, high E muted.
- Is Gm6 hard for beginners?
- It sits in the minor family. Let the barre or the low root ring out; a dull thud usually means a finger is touching a neighbouring string.