Gm6 bass chord

How to play Gm6 on bass

The most common way, the first shape above: your index finger on the A string at the 1st fret. Let the E, D and G strings ring open.

From the E string 0 1 0 0 (x: not played, 0: open)

What notes are in Gm6?

Gm6, G minor sixth, is G, B♭, D and E: the root (G), the minor third (B♭), the perfect fifth (D) and the major sixth (E). Its formula is 1 ♭3 5 6.

Can I play Gm instead of Gm6?

Yes. Gm6 is Gm with the major sixth, E, added, the dark and mysterious sound of minor-key jazz and film music.