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B major sixth chord
The B6 chord (major sixth) is made of the notes B, D♯, F♯, G♯. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 5 6.
B6
Sixths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | Unison |
| 3 | D♯ | Major third |
| 5 | F♯ | Perfect fifth |
| 6 | G♯ | Major sixth |
Inversions
- B6B D♯ F♯ G♯Root position
- B6/D♯D♯ F♯ G♯ BFirst inversion
- B6/F♯F♯ G♯ B D♯Second inversion
- B6/G♯G♯ B D♯ F♯Third inversion
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the B6 chord?
- The notes are B, D♯, F♯, G♯.
- What is the formula of the B6 chord?
- The formula is 1 3 5 6: major third, perfect fifth, major sixth.
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