G♭ Minor 6th
Also Known As
Hear the G♭ Minor 6th chord played for you.
G♭m6
G♭ – A – D♭ – E♭
Formula:R-m3-P5-M6
Intervals:P1-m3-P5-M6
Scale Degrees:1-b3-5-6
Introduction
The G♭ Minor 6th chord is a four-note chord made up of G♭, A, D♭, and E♭. It is built from a root, minor third, perfect fifth, and major sixth.
The Gb Minor 6th piano chord (Gbm6) consists of the notes Gb, A, Db, Eb. 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
G♭ Minor 6th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | Gb – A – Db – Eb |
| 1st Inversion | A – Db – Eb – Gb |
| 2nd Inversion | Db – Eb – Gb – A |
| 3rd Inversion | Gb – A – Db – Eb |
Key Signature
The key of Gb Minor 6th (enharmonically equivalent to F# Minor 6th) has 3 sharps.
F♯C♯G♯
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 Gb Minor
These are the diatonic triads built on each degree of the Gb minor scale:
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
i — G♭ Minor (minor)
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-m3-P5-M6
Intervals: P1-m3-P5-M6
The G♭ 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.
G♭ Minor 6th — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the Gb Minor 6th chord?
Gbm6 contains: Gb, Bbb, Db, Eb. Minor triad with major sixth. Enharmonic of F#m6.
How does Gbm6 differ from Gbm7?
Gbm6 has Eb (major sixth). Gbm7 has Fb (minor seventh).
How is Gbm6 used?
Descending chromatic line. Enharmonic of Ebm7b5. F#m6 more commonly written.
Is Gbm6 the same as Ebm7b5?
Same notes, different root.
What songs use Minor 6th?
My Funny Valentine pattern.
How does Gbm6 differ from Gb6?
Gbm6 has minor third (Bbb).
Practice Tips
- Gbm6 and F#m6 are enharmonic.
- Descending chromatic line.
- Gbm6 and Ebm7b5 same notes.
- Translate to F#m6 for easier reading.
- Bittersweet quality.
- Dorian tonic.
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