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G sixth · Open position
G6 guitar chord
What it is
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G six nine · Open position
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G sixth added eleventh · Open position
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G six nine sharp eleven · Frets 2–3
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How to play G6 on guitar
The most common way, the first shape above: your index finger on the low E string at the 3rd fret. Let the D, G, B and high E strings ring open. Don’t play the A string.
From the low E string 3 x 0 0 0 0 (x: not played, 0: open)
What notes are in G6?
G6, G sixth, is G, B, D and E: the root (G), the major third (B), the perfect fifth (D) and the major sixth (E). Its formula is 1 3 5 6.
Which chord has the same notes as G6?
Em7. Both are G, B, D and E; which one you hear depends on the bass note.
Can I play G instead of G6?
Yes. G6 is G with E added, a sweeter, older sound, heard in swing and early rock and roll.
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