A flat sixth piano chord (Ab6)
Also written G#6 (G sharp sixth)
A sixth chord adds a major sixth to the major chord. A sweet, slightly vintage sound, common in gypsy jazz, swing and country.
On the keyboard
Root position
- Notes
- A♭ – C – E♭ – F
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
1st inversion
- Notes
- C – E♭ – F – A♭
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
2nd inversion
- Notes
- E♭ – F – A♭ – C
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
3rd inversion
- Notes
- F – A♭ – C – E♭
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| A♭ (A flat) | root |
| C | major third |
| E♭ (E flat) | perfect fifth |
| F | major sixth |
Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 6 · A♭ – C – E♭ – F
A progression with this chord
The chord replaces the first degree of a pop progression to enrich it.