How to Play G#m6 on Piano
The G# Minor 6th chord sounds bittersweet. It stacks 4 notes: G# – B – D# – E#.
A minor triad with a major sixth added on top. The major interval sitting inside a minor chord is what gives it its ambiguity.
Notes in G#m6
| Note | Interval | Finger |
|---|---|---|
| G#G#4 | Root | 1 |
| BB4 | Minor 3rd | 2 |
| D#D#5 | Perfect 5th | 3 |
| E#E#5 | Major 6th | 5 |
How to Play
Right Hand
Place your thumb (finger 1) on G#. Use finger 2 on B, finger 3 on D#, and finger 5 on E#.
Where it sits
2 notes of this chord (G#, D#) are on black keys, so play it a little further back on the keys than an all-white shape.
Press all 4 keys at the same time. Keep your wrist relaxed and your fingers curved. The blue dots on the piano below show exactly which keys to press — they turn green when you play the right note.