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.

Minor
Notes: G · Bb · D · EIntervals: 1P – 3m – 5P – 6M

Fingerings for Gm6

Gm6low E muted, A muted, G at fret 3, high E muted

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.