A Minor 6th
Am6 is made of 4 notes: A, C, E and F#. Here it is in root position, with A at the bottom.
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| Note | Degree | Interval from A |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | root |
| C | b3 | minor 3rd |
| E | 5 | perfect 5th |
| F# | 6 | major 6th |
A minor 6th chord adds a major 6th to a minor chord. It sounds dark but jazzy, a classic sound in gypsy jazz and film noir.