Ab6 chord (A flat major sixth) on piano
Ab6 (A flat major sixth) has four notes: A flat, C, E flat and F. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 6. In major keys, Ab6 is the I6 chord in Ab major, the IV6 in Eb major and the V6 in Db major.
Ab6 inversions and fingering
Ab C Eb F · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
C Eb F Ab · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
Eb F Ab C · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
F Ab C Eb · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
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| Symbol | Ab6 |
|---|---|
| Also written | AbM6, Abmaj6 |
| Notes | Ab C Eb F |
| Formula | 1 3 5 6 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major sixth |
| Type | Major sixth chord |
Ab6 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C3 (3), Eb3 (5), F3 (6), Ab3 (1), C4 (3), Eb4 (5), F4 (6), Ab4 (1), C5 (3).
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Questions
What notes are in the Ab6 chord?
Ab6 (A flat major sixth) has four notes: A flat, C, E flat and F. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 6. Ab is the root, C is the major third, Eb is the perfect fifth and F is the major sixth.
How do you play Ab6 on piano?
Play Ab, C, Eb and F together. Root position: Ab C Eb F · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is Ab6 in?
In major keys, Ab6 is the I6 chord in Ab major, the IV6 in Eb major and the V6 in Db major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Ab6 and Abmaj7?
Ab6 and Abmaj7 share Ab, C and Eb. Ab6 has F, the 6th, where Abmaj7 has G, the 7th.