H6 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
B3 · Eb4 · F#4 · Ab4
Notation for H6 chord
Other names: H major 6th, H 6th
Music theory name: major sixth chord
Common name: H sixth chord
Intervals and tones in H6 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| H | Root |
| Eb | Major 3rd |
| F# | Perfect 5th |
| Ab | Major 6th |
Inversions
1st inversion
Eb4 · F#4 · Ab4 · B4
2nd inversion
F#4 · Ab4 · B4 · Eb5