B major sixth
B6 Piano Voicings
B6 replaces the major seventh with the sixth, giving a settled, swing-era sound. It is a common substitute for the major-seventh chord as a final tonic.
Drill B6 in all 12 keysThe notes in B6
- B R
- D# 3
- F# 5
- G# 6
B6 voicings on piano
Each voicing is the exact shape the trainer drills. Press play to hear it — as a block chord or rolled note by note.
Root Position
B · D# · F# · G# R · 3 · 5 · 6
Shell Voicing
B · D# · G# R · 3 · 6
Rootless A
D# · F# · G# · C# 3 · 5 · 6 · 9
Rootless B
G# · C# · D# · F# 6 · 9 · 3 · 5
Where B6 fits in a ii-V-I
B6 replaces the major seventh with the sixth, giving a settled, swing-era sound. It is a common substitute for the major-seventh chord as a final tonic.
The fastest way to internalise B6 is to drill it in context across all 12 keys until the shape is automatic.
Practice the full ii-V-I progressionB6 — frequently asked questions
What notes are in B6?
B6 contains B, D#, F#, G# — root, major third, perfect fifth and major sixth.
When do you use B6?
B6 is often used as a final resting chord, because the sixth sounds more stable and less tense than a major seventh.