Chord · Major 6 Key of G♯

G♯6 Chord on guitar · voicings, notes & diagram

The G♯6 chord contains the notes G♯, C, D♯, F. Sweet, vintage — the 6 adds nostalgia without the seriousness of a 7.

Voicings

How to play G♯6.

G♯6 11fr × 1 2 3 4 4 E A D G B E

A-shape

Every chord tone on the neck

EADGBE 35791215 Root Scale note

Notes & intervals.

# Degree Note
1 1 G♯ root
2 3 C
3 5 D♯
4 6 F

Sound & use

Sweet, vintage — the 6 adds nostalgia without the seriousness of a 7.

50s pop, surf, country, vintage gospel. Often substitutes for a plain major.

Common in: 50s pop, surf, country, gospel

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Same key

Other chords in the key of G♯.

G♯

Major

G♯m

Minor

G♯dim

Diminished

G♯aug

Augmented

G♯sus2

Suspended 2nd

G♯sus4

Suspended 4th

G♯7

Dominant 7

G♯maj7

Major 7

G♯m7

Minor 7

G♯m7b5

Minor 7♭5

G♯dim7

Diminished 7

G♯m(maj7)

Minor-Major 7

G♯m6

Minor 6

G♯add9

Add 9

G♯m(add9)

Minor Add 9

G♯9

Dominant 9

G♯maj9

Major 9

G♯m9

Minor 9

All keys

Major 6 chord in every key.

C6

C♯6

D6

D♯6

E6

F6

F♯6

G6

A6

A♯6

B6

FAQ

About the G♯6 chord
on guitar.

What notes are in the G♯6 chord?

The G♯6 chord contains the notes G♯, C, D♯, F — that's a 1, 3, 5, 6 from the root.

How do I play G♯6 on guitar?

The most common voicings for G♯6 are shown above as fretboard diagrams. Start with the a-shape — finger position numbers are inside the dots. Mute any string marked X; play open strings shown with O.

Where is G♯6 used in music?

Sweet, vintage — the 6 adds nostalgia without the seriousness of a 7. 50s pop, surf, country, vintage gospel. Often substitutes for a plain major.

What's a movable shape for G♯6?

Both E-shape (root on the 6th string) and A-shape (root on the 5th string) barre versions are common. Once you can play those two shapes, you can play Major 6 in any key just by sliding up or down the neck.

Can I print the G♯6 chord diagram?

Yes. Use your browser's print function (Cmd/Ctrl + P) — the SVG diagrams print crisply at any size. For a custom voicing or a printable handout with multiple chords, use the chord chart generator.