G major sixth
G6 Piano Voicings
G6 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 G6 in all 12 keysThe notes in G6
- G R
- B 3
- D 5
- E 6
G6 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
G · B · D · E R · 3 · 5 · 6
Shell Voicing
G · B · E R · 3 · 6
Rootless A
B · D · E · A 3 · 5 · 6 · 9
Rootless B
E · A · B · D 6 · 9 · 3 · 5
Where G6 fits in a ii-V-I
G6 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 G6 is to drill it in context across all 12 keys until the shape is automatic.
Practice the full ii-V-I progressionG6 — frequently asked questions
What notes are in G6?
G6 contains G, B, D, E — root, major third, perfect fifth and major sixth.
When do you use G6?
G6 is often used as a final resting chord, because the sixth sounds more stable and less tense than a major seventh.