Chord chart for G♭6 Guitar Chord (G♭6): Notes, Shapes & How to Play | Guitar Wiz

G♭6 guitar shapes

Popular fretboard positions with fingering suggestions

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G♭6 guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions

About the chord

G♭6 guitar chord

G♭6 is the G♭6 guitar chord. It uses the notes G♭, B♭, D♭, and E♭ and the interval formula 1-3-5-6.

The G♭6 major 6 chord extends the major triad with a major sixth E♭, adding a warm, jazzy color. The sixth E♭ creates a relaxed, nostalgic feel, enhancing major progressions in jazz, pop, and vintage ballads.

Also written as G♭M6.

Root note: G♭
Quality: 6
Chord tones: 4
Playable shapes: 49

Chord tones

G♭B♭D♭E♭

Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape 244342

244342

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 1st string and 6th string in barre position.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 3rd string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 4th string and 5th string in barre position.
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 4th fret of the 2nd string.
  5. 5 Strum from the 6th string down.

Shape xx4646

xx4646

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 4th fret of the 4th string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 4th fret of the 2nd string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 6th fret of the 3rd string.
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 6th fret of the 1st string.
  5. 5 Strum from the 4th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

G♭ Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

B♭ Major Third 3

This note defines the chord's major quality and brings brightness to the sound.

D♭ Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

E♭ Major Sixth 6

The sixth adds warmth and a slightly more relaxed extended color.

Shape details

Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.

G♭6 shape 244342

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 1st string and 6th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 3rd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 4th string and 5th string in barre position
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 4th fret of the 2nd string
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

G♭6 shape xx4646

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 4th fret of the 4th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 4th fret of the 2nd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 6th fret of the 3rd string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 6th fret of the 1st string
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth and fifth strings
  6. 6 Strum from the fourth string down to the first string

G♭6 shape x98879

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 7th fret of the 2nd string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 8th fret of the 3rd string and 4th string in barre position
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 9th fret of the 5th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 9th fret of the 1st string
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth string
  6. 6 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

G♭6 shape xx4342

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 1st string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 3rd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 4th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 4th fret of the 2nd string
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth and fifth strings
  6. 6 Strum from the fourth string down to the first string

G♭6 shape xx4346

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 3rd string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 4th fret of the 4th string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 2nd string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 6th fret of the 1st string
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth and fifth strings
  6. 6 Strum from the fourth string down to the first string

G♭6 shape x98876

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 6th fret of the 1st string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 7th fret of the 2nd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 8th fret of the 3rd string and 4th string in barre position
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 9th fret of the 5th string
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth string
  6. 6 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

G♭6 shape x988b9

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 8th fret of the 3rd string and 4th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 9th fret of the 5th string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 9th fret of the 1st string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 11th fret of the 2nd string
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth string
  6. 6 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

G♭6 shape x988bb

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 8th fret of the 3rd string and 4th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 9th fret of the 5th string
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 11th fret of the 1st string and 2nd string in barre position
  4. 4 Do not play the sixth string
  5. 5 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

Quick answers

What notes are in G♭6?

G♭6 uses the notes G♭, B♭, D♭, and E♭. Its interval formula is 1-3-5-6.

What is another name for G♭6?

G♭6 is also written as G♭M6.

How do you play G♭6 on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 1st string and 6th string in barre position. Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 3rd string. Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 4th string and 5th string in barre position. Place the 4th finger on the 4th fret of the 2nd string. Strum from the 6th string down.

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