B Major 6

Notes:B – D♯ – F♯ – G♯
Formula:Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th
Intervals:1-3-5-6

Introduction

Notes

Notes:B – D♯ – F♯ – G♯

B Major 6 Inversions

PositionNotes
Root PositionB4 – D#5 – F#5 – G#5
1st InversionD#5 – F#5 – G#5 – B5
2nd InversionF#5 – G#5 – B5 – D#6
3rd InversionB4 – D#5 – F#5 – G#4

Key Signature

The key of B Major 6 has 5 sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯.

F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯

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.