Accessible Page: G#6 Chord on Guitar: How To Play the G# Major Sixth chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Mute the A string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the D, G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

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Position 2

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the A string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the low E and high E strings at the same time
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the G string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the D string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the B string

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

Audio file

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Position 3

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Mute the high E string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the B string
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the D string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the G string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the A string

Position Characteristics

  • This position is movable

Audio file

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G# 6 Description

Today, we're going to dive into the world of the G# 6 chord. This major chord, a member of the Major Chords family, is composed of the notes G#, B#, D#, and E#. The intervals that build this chord are the 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), and 6 (Major Sixth).

Understanding the music intervals that make up a chord is key to mastering the guitar. If you're unfamiliar with intervals, you might find our tutorial about fretboard intervals useful. It's a comprehensive guide that helps you understand how to build chords by stacking intervals, a crucial aspect of guitar music theory.

The G# 6 chord is a type of sixth chord, which are often used to add complexity and color to music. To learn more about this type of chord, check out our tutorial about sixth (6) guitar chords.

Learning to play the G# 6 chord involves understanding chord diagrams and fretboard patterns. These visual aids show the tones that compose the chord and where they are located on the fretboard. If you need help interpreting these diagrams and patterns, our full tutorial about guitar chords is a great resource.

Once you've mastered the G# 6 chord, you'll be ready to incorporate it into your playing. Whether you're composing your own songs or learning covers, this chord can add a rich, full sound to your music. For ideas on how to use this chord in progressions, check out our tutorial about the most common chord progressions.

Remember, practice is key when learning new chords. Take your time with the G# 6 chord, and soon it'll be a natural part of your guitar repertoire. Happy strumming!

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