Gm6 guitar chord (G Minor 6th)

Symbols: m6, min6, m(add6), -6

Steps: 1-b3-5-6

Notes: G-Bb-D-E

The G m6 chord combines the natural minor with a major 6th interval, creating a bittersweet and jazzy flavor. With notes G, Bb, D and E, it’s a versatile choice for smooth transitions and emotional impact. Below, you'll find nine variations how to play the "G m6" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 3rd fret using your pinky
Press the A (5th) string on the 1st fret with your index finger
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 2

Use your pinky to press the B (2nd) string down on the 3rd fret
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 3rd fret using your ring finger
With your index finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret
Position your middle finger on the low E (6th) string at the 3rd fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 3

Apply a barre with your middle finger across the 3rd fret, covering the 1st to the 3rd strings
Place your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 4

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 3rd fret, covering all the strings
Place your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 5th fret and press down
Use your ring finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 5th fret
Press down on the A (5th) string at the 5th fret using your middle finger
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 5

Use your middle finger to press the E (1st) string down on the 6th fret
Barre the 5th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 4th strings
Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 7th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 6

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 10th fret using your pinky
Barre the 8th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 4th strings
With your middle finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret
Position your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 10th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 7

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 10th fret using your ring finger
Use your pinky to press the B (2nd) string down on the 11th fret
With your index finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret
Position your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 10th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

Variation 8

With your pinky, press down on the E (1st) string at the 12th fret
Use your index finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 11th fret
Press the G (3rd) string on the 12th fret with your ring finger
Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 9

Place a barre using your index finger on the 12th fret
Stretch out your pinky to the 15th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
Position your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 13th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings

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