# G6 Guitar Chord

> The G6 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. With B in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of G6.

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## Chord Facts

- Symbol: G6
- Notes: G, B, D, E
- Intervals: 1 (G), 3 (B), 5 (D), 6 (E)
- Mood: warm, nostalgic, friendly, relaxed
- Genres: Jazz, Swing, Pop, Country
- Playable shapes: 153

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 2 0 0 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g6/b/x20000)
- Shape 2: -1 2 0 0 3 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g6/b/x20030)
- Shape 3: -1 2 2 0 3 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g6/b/x22030)
- Shape 4: -1 2 2 4 3 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g6/b/x22433)
- Shape 5: 7 5 5 0 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g6/b/755050)
- Shape 6: 7 5 0 0 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g6/b/750050)
- Shape 7: 7 7 0 0 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g6/b/770050)
- Shape 8: 7 5 5 7 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g6/b/755750)

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