B Minor 6th
Hear the B Minor 6th chord played for you.
Bm6
B – D – F♯ – G♯
Formula:R-m3-P5-M6
Intervals:P1-m3-P5-M6
Scale Degrees:1-b3-5-6
Introduction
The B Minor 6th chord is a four-note chord made up of B, D, F♯, and G♯. It is built from a root, minor third, perfect fifth, and major sixth.
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 | 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 Minor 6th has 2 sharps.
F♯C♯
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 Minor
These are the diatonic triads built on each degree of the B minor scale:
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
i — B Minor (minor)
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 — 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 → BmMaj7 → Bm7 → Bm6.
- Bm6 and G#m7b5 same notes.
- Bittersweet quality.
- Dorian tonic.
- Compare with Bm7.
- Bm6 and Cbm6 are enharmonic.
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