A Major 6th
A6 is made of 4 notes: A, C#, E and F#. Here it is in root position, with A at the bottom.
Inside Notley Piano: all the inversions of A6, fingering for both hands, a play button, and practice that helps you remember it.
| Note | Degree | Interval from A |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | root |
| C# | 3 | major 3rd |
| E | 5 | perfect 5th |
| F# | 6 | major 6th |
A major 6th chord adds a major 6th to a major chord. It sounds sweet and a little vintage, and shows up in swing, jazz, surf and old pop.