G6 chord on Balalaika
in Prima Standard (EEA) tuning
G6
Major 6
Notes:G · B · D · E
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Fingerings (6)
G6 shapes as text
| Shape | Frets | Fingers | Notes | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 3 2 | – 2 1 | E G B | easy | |
| 3 7 7 | 1 2 3 | G B E | hard | |
| 0 7 10 | – 1 2 | E B G | medium | |
| 3 0 2 | 2 – 1 | G E B | easy | |
| 7 3 7 | 2 1 3 | B G E | hard | |
| 7 0 10 | 1 – 2 | B E G | medium |
The G6 chord (Major 6) is built from the notes G, B, D, E. Below are playable fingerings for Balalaika generated for your selected tuning, ordered from open-position shapes up the neck. Tap a diagram to hear it, or switch to the piano view to see the same harmony on keys.
How the G6 chord is built
Formula: 1 · 3 · 5 · 6
| Degree | Semitones | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | G |
| 3 | 4 | B |
| 5 | 7 | D |
| 6 | 9 | E |
More G chords
Other roots
See G6 in another tuning
What notes make up the G6 chord?
G6 is a Major 6 chord built from the notes G, B, D, E.
How do I read the diagram?
Strings run left to right from the lowest to the first string; the numbers show which finger presses each fret. An ○ marks an open string, an ✕ marks a muted one.