Am6 chord (A minor sixth) on piano
Am6 (A minor sixth) has four notes: A, C, E and F sharp. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, 6. In major keys, Am6 is the ii6 chord in G major.
Am6 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 | Am6 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Amin6, A-6 |
| Notes | A C E F# |
| Formula | 1 b3 5 6 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, perfect fifth, major sixth |
| Type | Minor sixth chord |
Am6 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C3 (flat 3), E3 (5), F#3 (6), A3 (1), C4 (flat 3), E4 (5), F#4 (6), A4 (1), C5 (flat 3).
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Questions
What notes are in the Am6 chord?
Am6 (A minor sixth) has four notes: A, C, E and F sharp. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, 6. A is the root, C is the minor third, E is the perfect fifth and F# is the major sixth.
How do you play Am6 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 Am6 in?
In major keys, Am6 is the ii6 chord in G major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Am6 and Am7?
Am6 and Am7 share A, C and E. Am6 has F#, the 6th, where Am7 has G, the flat 7th.