Chord · 6ths & Adds
A6 — A Major 6th
A6 is the A major 6th chord. It is built on the root A with major 3rd (C♯), perfect 5th (E) and major 6th (F♯) above it — the formula 1 3 5 6, sounding the notes A C♯ E F♯. On the piano it sits at A (octave 3) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still A6.
- Root
- A
- Quality
- Major 6th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 6
- Notes
- A C♯ E F♯
On the keyboard
The notes of A6
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | root | A3 |
| 3 | C♯ | major 3rd | C♯4 |
| 5 | E | perfect 5th | E4 |
| 6 | F♯ | major 6th | F♯4 |
Other 6ths & adds on A
Major 6th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.