G6 Bass Chord — Chart and Tabs in 5 string Tuning

Short answer: G6 is a G Major 6 chord with the notes G, B, D, E. In 5 string tuning, there are 21 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: G maj6

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How to Play G6 on Bass

G6, GM6, Gmaj6

Notes: G, B, D, E

8,7,7,0,0 (312..)
8,7,7,9,7 (21131)
8,7,7,0,7 (412.3)
8,7,5,5,9 (32114)
8,7,7,0,4 (423.1)
x,3,5,2,4 (x2413)
8,10,7,9,0 (2413.)
8,7,7,0,9 (312.4)
8,10,7,9,7 (24131)
x,3,7,0,4 (x13.2)
8,7,5,0,9 (321.4)
8,7,10,0,9 (214.3)
8,7,7,0,x (312.x)
8,7,7,x,7 (211x1)
8,x,7,9,7 (2x131)
8,7,x,0,9 (21x.3)
8,x,7,0,4 (3x2.1)
8,10,7,9,x (2413x)
8,7,5,x,9 (321x4)
8,10,x,9,9 (14x23)
8,x,5,9,9 (2x134)

Quick Summary

  • The G6 chord contains the notes: G, B, D, E
  • In 5 string tuning, there are 21 voicings available
  • Also written as: G maj6
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Bass fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G6 chord on Bass?

G6 is a G Major 6 chord. It contains the notes G, B, D, E. On Bass in 5 string tuning, there are 21 ways to play this chord.

How do you play G6 on Bass?

To play G6 on in 5 string tuning, use one of the 21 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the G6 chord?

The G6 chord contains the notes: G, B, D, E.

How many ways can you play G6 on Bass?

In 5 string tuning, there are 21 voicings for the G6 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: G, B, D, E.

What are other names for G6?

G6 is also known as G maj6. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: G, B, D, E.

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