G6 open chord (320000)
- Fingering
- 320000
- Fingers
- 2 1 – – – –
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Position
- open position
Notes in the G major 6th chord
The G6 chord is made of G · B · D · E. Its formula is 1–3–5–6.
| Note | Degree | Interval from G |
|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | root |
| B | 3 | major third |
| D | 5 | perfect fifth |
| E | 6 | major sixth |
How to play the G6 guitar chord
- Put your first finger on the 2nd fret of the A string.
- Put your second finger on the 3rd fret of the low E string.
- Let the D, G, B and high E strings ring open.
- Strum all six strings.
That is the open-position shape, 320000. It is rated easy: 2 fingers, 6 strings.
Why your G6 chord buzzes or sounds muted
The open D string sits next to a fretted string. Arch your fingers so only the fingertips touch, or that string will sound dead.
G6 open chord
The open G6 chord is 320000. It uses the open D, G, B and high E strings, which is why it rings longer than the shapes higher up the neck.
Keys with the G6 chord
G6 is the V chord in C major, IV chord in D major and I chord in G major. In minor keys it is the VII chord in A minor, VI chord in B minor and III chord in E minor.
Chords related to G6
G6 guitar chord questions
How do you play a G6 chord on guitar?
Play 320000, reading from the low E string to the high E string. An x means the string is not played and a 0 means it rings open. The fingers used are 2 1 - - - -.
What notes are in the G6 chord?
The G major 6th chord has 4 notes: G, B, D and E. Its formula is 1–3–5–6, counted from the G major scale.
What keys is the G6 chord in?
G6 is the V chord in C major, IV chord in D major and I chord in G major. In minor keys it is the VII chord in A minor, VI chord in B minor and III chord in E minor.
G6 chord diagram to print or save
Printable G6 chord PDF (one letter page, black on white) · G6 chord PNG (1200 px)
