G♭ Major 6
Also known as F♯ 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♭ – B♭ – D♭ – E♭ |
| 1st Inversion | B♭ – D♭ – E♭ – G♭ |
| 2nd Inversion | D♭ – E♭ – G♭ – B♭ |
| 3rd Inversion | G♭ – B♭ – D♭ – E♭ |
Key Signature
The key of Gb Major 6 has 6 flats.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭
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 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.
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