G6 Chord on Guitar

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The 6th chord is a major chord with an additional major 6th. A G6 has the notes G (1), B (3), D (5) and E (6). Sixth chords do NEVER contain a 7th! The major 6th can be found a whole step (2 frets) above the 5th. The 5th can be omitted.

Sixth chords have a dark, melancholic character. They create less tension than seventh chords and therefore don't tend that much towards a next chord change. Theoretically you can play a 6th chord instead or aditionally to all major, maj7 or V7 chords.

A G6 can also be seen as slash chord Em7/G. That is an Em7 chord with G in the bass („E minor seven over G”).

must know

You should memorize these chords, if you are using this chord type frequently.

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G

open chords

At least one string is ringing without a finger touching it. We call this an open string and consequently that chord an open chord. You can't transpose these chord shapes to a higher key, unless you're using a capodaster or mute the open string or the open string then represents just a different chord tone.

G

G

G

G

moveable

You can transpose these chord shapes to any different key just by moving the whole chord shape along the guitar fretboard until the squared spot represents the new root.

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G

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capodaster

The pleasant sound and sometimes easier playability of an open chord can be put into practice by mounting a capodaster on the indicated fret. Of course that may goe along with the disadvantage of not being able to use the frets lower than the capo anymore.

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