A6 Piano Chord
A nostalgic, retro sound with an added sixth. Widely used in jazz, country and Hawaiian music. Compared to maj7, it sounds less "jazzy" and more "vintage".
Recommended voicing
A3 · C#4 · E4 · F#4
Notation for A6 chord
Other names: A major 6th, A 6th
Music theory name: major sixth chord
Common name: A sixth chord
Intervals and tones in A6 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| A | Root |
| C# | Major 3rd |
| E | Perfect 5th |
| F# | Major 6th |
Inversions
1st inversion
C#4 · E4 · F#4 · A4
2nd inversion
E4 · F#4 · A4 · C#5