Gm6 chord at the 2nd fret (3x2333)
- Fingering
- 3x2333
- Fingers
- 2 – 1 3 4 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Position
- 2nd fret
Notes in the G minor 6th chord
The Gm6 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 | minor third |
| D | 5 | perfect fifth |
| E | 6 | major sixth |
How to play the Gm6 guitar chord
- Put your first finger on the 2nd fret of the D string.
- Put your second finger on the 3rd fret of the low E string.
- Put your third finger on the 3rd fret of the G string.
- Put your fourth finger on the 3rd fret of the B and high E strings.
- Do not play the A string: mute it with the side of a fretting finger.
That is the 2nd fret shape, 3x2333. It is rated medium: 4 fingers, 5 strings.
Why your Gm6 chord buzzes or sounds muted
This Gm6 shape skips a string in the middle. Let the finger on the string above lean over and touch it lightly so it stays silent when you strum.
Gm6 barre chord
Gm6 has 1 barre shape here: 355353 (barre at the 3rd fret).
A barre shape has no open strings, so it moves. Slide it up one fret and you are playing G#m6 (Abm6).
Keys with the Gm6 chord
Gm6 is the ii chord in F major. In minor keys it is the iv chord in D minor.
Chords related to Gm6
Gm6 guitar chord questions
How do you play a Gm6 chord on guitar?
Play 3x2333, 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 3 4 4.
What notes are in the Gm6 chord?
The G minor 6th chord has 4 notes: G, Bb, D and E. Its formula is 1–♭3–5–6, counted from the G major scale.
What keys is the Gm6 chord in?
Gm6 is the ii chord in F major. In minor keys it is the iv chord in D minor.
Gm6 chord diagram to print or save
Printable Gm6 chord PDF (one letter page, black on white) · Gm6 chord PNG (1200 px)
