A#6 chord on piano
A Sharp Major Sixth, also written Bb6. Notes: A#, D, F and G.
How to play A#6
- Find A# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add D, F and G above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
A#6 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
A# · D · F · G1st inversion
D · F · G · A#2nd inversion
F · G · A# · D3rd inversion
G · A# · D · FNotes 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 A#maj6. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A#, C##, E# and F##; C## is the same key as D, E# is the same key as F and F## is the same key as G.
More A# chords
All A# piano chordsmajor sixth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the A#6 chord?
A#6 (A sharp major sixth) is made of four notes: A# (root), D (major third), F (perfect fifth) and G (major sixth).
How do you play A#6 on piano?
Play A#, D, F and G 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 A#6?
Root position: A# D F G. 1st inversion: D F G A#. 2nd inversion: F G A# D. 3rd inversion: G A# D F.
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.