G♭ Major 6
Notes:G♭ – B♭ – D♭ – E♭
Formula:Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th
Intervals:1-3-5-6
Introduction
Enharmonic equivalent: G♭ is enharmonically equivalent to F♯. See F# Major 6.
Notes
G♭ Major 6 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | Gb4 – Bb4 – Db5 – Eb5 |
| 1st Inversion | Bb4 – Db5 – Eb5 – Gb5 |
| 2nd Inversion | Db5 – Eb5 – Gb5 – Bb5 |
| 3rd Inversion | Gb4 – Bb4 – Db5 – Eb4 |
Key Signature
The key of Gb Major 6 has 6 flats: B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭, G♭, C♭.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭
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 Gb Major 6 chord?
Gb6 contains: Gb, Bb, Db, Eb. Major triad with major sixth. Enharmonic of F#6.
How does Gb6 differ from Gbmaj7?
Gb6 has Eb (sixth). Gbmaj7 has F (seventh).
How does Gb6 differ from Ebm7?
Same notes, different root.
How is Gb6 used?
Vintage jazz. F#6 more commonly written.
What songs use Major 6th?
Swing, jazz.
Can I substitute Gb6 for Gb Major?
Yes.
Practice Tips
- Gb6 and F#6 enharmonic.
- Gb6 and Ebm7 same notes.
- Mostly black keys.
- Vintage jazz sound.
- Compare with Gbmaj7.
- Translate to F#6 for easier reading.