A6 chord (A major sixth) on piano
A6 (A major sixth) has four notes: A, C sharp, E and F sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 6. In major keys, A6 is the I6 chord in A major, the IV6 in E major and the V6 in D major.
A6 inversions and fingering
A C# E F# · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
C# E F# A · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
E F# A C# · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
F# A C# E · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
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| Symbol | A6 |
|---|---|
| Also written | AM6, Amaj6 |
| Notes | A C# E F# |
| Formula | 1 3 5 6 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major sixth |
| Type | Major sixth chord |
A6 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C#3 (3), E3 (5), F#3 (6), A3 (1), C#4 (3), E4 (5), F#4 (6), A4 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the A6 chord?
A6 (A major sixth) has four notes: A, C sharp, E and F sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 6. A is the root, C# is the major third, E is the perfect fifth and F# is the major sixth.
How do you play A6 on piano?
Play A, C#, E and F# together. Root position: A C# E F# · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is A6 in?
In major keys, A6 is the I6 chord in A major, the IV6 in E major and the V6 in D major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between A6 and Amaj7?
A6 and Amaj7 share A, C# and E. A6 has F#, the 6th, where Amaj7 has G#, the 7th.