G#/Abm6 guitar chord (G#/Ab Minor 6th)

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

Steps: 1-b3-5-6

Notes: G#-B-D#-F

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

Variation 1

G#/Abm6 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Press the E (1st) string on the 1st fret with your pinky
  • Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 1st fret and press down
  • Use your middle finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 1st fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 2

G#/Abm6 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 1st fret, covering all the strings
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 4th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
  • Press down on the A (5th) string at the 2nd fret using your middle finger
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 3

G#/Abm6 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Place your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 4th fret and press down
  • Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 4th fret
  • Position your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 3rd fret and press down
  • Press down on the low E (6th) string at the 4th fret using your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 4

G#/Abm6 guitar chord - variation 4
  • Barre the 4th fret with your middle finger, extending over the 1st to the 3rd strings
  • Press the D (4th) string on the 3rd fret with your index finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 5

G#/Abm6 guitar chord - variation 5
  • Barre the 4th fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
  • Press the B (2nd) string on the 6th fret with your pinky
  • Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret and press down
  • Use your middle finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 6th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings

Variation 6

G#/Abm6 guitar chord - variation 6
  • Place your middle finger on the E (1st) string at the 7th fret and press down
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 6th fret from the 2nd to the 4th strings
  • Press the G (3rd) string on the 8th fret with your ring finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 7

G#/Abm6 guitar chord - variation 7
  • Use your pinky to press the E (1st) string down on the 11th fret
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 9th fret from the 2nd to the 4th strings
  • Position your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 10th fret and press down
  • Press down on the A (5th) string at the 11th fret using your ring finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 8

G#/Abm6 guitar chord - variation 8
  • Use your ring finger to press the E (1st) string down on the 11th fret
  • Place your pinky on the B (2nd) string at the 12th fret and press down
  • Position your index finger on the G (3rd) string at the 10th fret and press down
  • Press down on the A (5th) string at the 11th fret using your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

Variation 9

G#/Abm6 guitar chord - variation 9
  • Position your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 13th fret and press down
  • Place your index finger on the B (2nd) string at the 12th fret and press down
  • With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret
  • Press the D (4th) string on the 13th fret with your middle finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string