# 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 D in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd 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: 152

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: -1 -1 0 0 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g6/d/xx0000)
- Shape 2: -1 5 0 4 5 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g6/d/x50453)
- Shape 3: -1 5 5 4 5 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g6/d/x55453)
- Shape 4: -1 5 5 4 3 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g6/d/x55430)
- Shape 5: -1 5 0 0 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g6/d/x50000)
- Shape 6: -1 5 5 0 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g6/d/x55000)
- Shape 7: -1 5 5 4 0 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g6/d/x55400)
- Shape 8: -1 5 5 4 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g6/d/x55450)

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