G♯ Major 6
Also known as A♭ Major 6
Same keys, different spelling.
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G♯6
G♯ – B♯ – D♯ – E♯
Formula:Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th
Intervals:1-3-5-6
Scale Degrees:1-3-5-6
Introduction
The G♯ Major 6 chord is a four-note chord made up of G♯, B♯, D♯, and E♯.
Notes
G♯ Major 6 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | G♯ – C – D♯ – F |
| 1st Inversion | C – D♯ – F – G♯ |
| 2nd Inversion | D♯ – F – G♯ – C |
| 3rd Inversion | G♯ – C – D♯ – F |
Key Signature
The key of G# Major 6 (enharmonically equivalent to Ab Major 6) has 4 flats.
B♭E♭A♭D♭
Order of flats
Flats are added in a fixed order — the reverse of the sharp order. Each new flat key adds the next flat on the list.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭F♭
Mnemonic: Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles’ Father
Chords in the Key of G♯ Major
These are the diatonic triads built on each degree of the G♯ major scale:
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
I — G♯ Major (major)
Theory: Intervals
Formula: Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th
Intervals: 1-3-5-6
The G♯ Major 6 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th describes the scale degrees used. The intervals 1-3-5-6 show the distance between each note in the chord.
G♯ Major 6 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the G# Major 6 chord?
G# Major 6 is built from the G# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the G# Major 6 chord used in music?
G# Major 6 appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Major 6).
What is the fingering for G# Major 6?
See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.
What are the inversions of G# Major 6?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.
Can I substitute G# Major 6 for G# Major?
Yes — the sixth adds warmth for a vintage jazz sound.
Practice Tips
- Vintage jazz tonic sound.
- Enharmonic with a relative m7 chord.
- Compare with G#maj7.
- Warm, sweet, nostalgic character.
- Swing, country, Hawaiian music.
- Try ending jazz standards on a 6th chord.
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