B Minor 6th
Notes:B ā D ā F# ā G#
Formula:R-m3-P5-M6
Intervals:P1-m3-P5-M6
Scale Degrees:1-b3-5-6
Introduction
The B Minor 6th piano chord (Bm6) consists of the notes B, D, F#, G#. It is a minor triad with an added major 6th, giving it a melancholic, bittersweet character. Formula: R-m3-P5-M6 | Scale degrees: 1-b3-5-6.
Notes
B Minor 6th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | B4 ā D5 ā F#5 ā G#5 |
| 1st Inversion | D5 ā F#5 ā G#5 ā B5 |
| 2nd Inversion | F#5 ā G#5 ā B5 ā D6 |
| 3rd Inversion | B4 ā D5 ā F#5 ā G#4 |
Key Signature
The key of B Minor 6th has 2 sharps: FāÆ, CāÆ.
FāÆCāÆ
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-m3-P5-M6
Intervals: P1-m3-P5-M6
The B Minor 6th is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-m3-P5-M6 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-m3-P5-M6 show the distance between each note in the chord.
B Minor 6th ā Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the B Minor 6th chord?
Bm6 contains: B, D, F#, G#. Minor triad with major sixth.
How does Bm6 differ from Bm7?
Bm6 has G# (major sixth). Bm7 has A (minor seventh).
How is Bm6 used?
Descending chromatic line. Jazz tonic. Enharmonic of G#m7b5.
Is Bm6 the same as G#m7b5?
Same notes, different root.
What songs use Minor 6th?
My Funny Valentine pattern.
How does Bm6 differ from B6?
Bm6 has minor third (D).
Practice Tips
- Descending line: Bm ā BmMaj7 ā Bm7 ā Bm6.
- Bm6 and G#m7b5 same notes.
- Bittersweet quality.
- Dorian tonic.
- Compare with Bm7.
- Bm6 and Cbm6 are enharmonic.