A6 chord on piano
A Major Sixth. Notes: A, C#, E and F#.
How to play A6
- Find A just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add C#, E and F# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
A6 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
A · C# · E · F#1st inversion
C# · E · F# · A2nd inversion
E · F# · A · C#3rd inversion
F# · A · C# · ENotes and theory
The major sixth adds a sixth to a major triad: sweet and a little retro, heard a lot in swing, country and old pop endings. The formula is 1 3 5 6, and you will also see it written as Amaj6.
More A chords
All A piano chordsmajor sixth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the A6 chord?
A6 (A major sixth) is made of four notes: A (root), C# (major third), E (perfect fifth) and F# (major sixth).
How do you play A6 on piano?
Play A, C#, E and F# together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of A6?
Root position: A C# E F#. 1st inversion: C# E F# A. 2nd inversion: E F# A C#. 3rd inversion: F# A C# E.
What does a major sixth chord sound like?
The major sixth adds a sixth to a major triad: sweet and a little retro, heard a lot in swing, country and old pop endings.