B Major 6
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B6
B – D♯ – F♯ – G♯
Formula:Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th
Intervals:1-3-5-6
Scale Degrees:1-3-5-6
Introduction
The B Major 6 chord is a four-note chord made up of B, D♯, F♯, and G♯.
Notes
B Major 6 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | B – D♯ – F♯ – G♯ |
| 1st Inversion | D♯ – F♯ – G♯ – B |
| 2nd Inversion | F♯ – G♯ – B – D♯ |
| 3rd Inversion | B – D♯ – F♯ – G♯ |
Key Signature
The key of B Major 6 has 5 sharps.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯
Order of sharps
Sharps are added to a key signature in a fixed order. Each new sharp key adds the next sharp on the list.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯B♯
Mnemonic: Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle
Chords in the Key of B Major
These are the diatonic triads built on each degree of the B major scale:
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
I — B Major (major)
Theory: Intervals
Formula: Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th
Intervals: 1-3-5-6
The B 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.
B Major 6 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the B Major 6 chord?
B6 contains: B, D#, F#, G#. Major triad with major sixth.
How does B6 differ from Bmaj7?
B6 has G# (sixth). Bmaj7 has A# (seventh).
How does B6 differ from G#m7?
Same notes, different root.
How is B6 used?
Vintage jazz, pop-rock.
What songs use Major 6th?
Swing, jazz.
Can I substitute B6 for B Major?
Yes.
Practice Tips
- Play B Major then add G#.
- B6 and G#m7 same notes.
- Vintage sound.
- All sharps — distinctive shape.
- Compare with Bmaj7.
- B6 and Cb6 enharmonic.
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