root position: Bm6
B – D – F♯ – G♯
Bm6 Piano Chord
The B minor 6 chord (Bm6) is made of the notes B, D, F♯ and G♯. Its formula is 1 – ♭3 – 5 – 6.
Notes in Bm6
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| B | 1 | root |
| D | ♭3 | minor 3rd |
| F♯ | 5 | perfect 5th |
| G♯ | 6 | major 6th |
How to play Bm6 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-2-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-2-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Bm6 inversions
1st inversion: Bm6/D
D – F♯ – G♯ – B
2nd inversion: Bm6/F#
F♯ – G♯ – B – D
3rd inversion: Bm6/G#
G♯ – B – D – F♯
Other names for Bm6
Bm6 is also written as Bmin6, B-6.
Keys that contain Bm6
Bm6 is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.