Chord · 6ths & Adds
A♭6 — A♭ Major 6th
A♭6 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 Ab (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still A♭6.
- Root
- A♭
- Quality
- Major 6th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 6
- Notes
- A♭ C E♭ F
On the keyboard
The notes of A♭6
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A♭ | root | A♭4 |
| 3 | C | major 3rd | C5 |
| 5 | E♭ | perfect 5th | E♭5 |
| 6 | F | major 6th | F5 |
Other 6ths & adds on A♭
Major 6th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.