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A minor sixth chord
The Am6 chord (minor sixth) is made of the notes A, C, E, F♯. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 5 6.
Am6
Sixths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | Unison |
| ♭3 | C | Minor third |
| 5 | E | Perfect fifth |
| 6 | F♯ | Major sixth |
Inversions
- Am6A C E F♯Root position
- Am6/CC E F♯ AFirst inversion
- Am6/EE F♯ A CSecond inversion
- Am6/F♯F♯ A C EThird inversion
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the Am6 chord?
- The notes are A, C, E, F♯.
- What is the formula of the Am6 chord?
- The formula is 1 ♭3 5 6: minor third, perfect fifth, major sixth.
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