A#m6 chord on piano
A Sharp Minor Sixth, also written Bbm6. Notes: A#, C#, F and G.
How to play A#m6
- Find A# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add C#, 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#m6 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
A# · C# · F · G1st inversion
C# · F · G · A#2nd inversion
F · G · A# · C#3rd inversion
G · A# · C# · FNotes and theory
The minor sixth adds a major sixth to a minor triad. It has a mysterious, film-noir color common in jazz and gypsy jazz. The formula is 1 b3 5 6. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A#, C#, E# and F##; E# is the same key as F and F## is the same key as G.
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Questions
What notes are in the A#m6 chord?
A#m6 (A sharp minor sixth) is made of four notes: A# (root), C# (minor third), F (perfect fifth) and G (major sixth).
How do you play A#m6 on piano?
Play A#, C#, 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#m6?
Root position: A# C# F G. 1st inversion: C# F G A#. 2nd inversion: F G A# C#. 3rd inversion: G A# C# F.
What does a minor sixth chord sound like?
The minor sixth adds a major sixth to a minor triad. It has a mysterious, film-noir color common in jazz and gypsy jazz.