Chord
B♭6 is a major sixth chord with the notes B♭, D, F, G. The same chord spelled from A♯ is A♯6.
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| B♭ | root | 0 |
| D | major 3rd | 4 |
| F | perfect 5th | 7 |
| G | major 6th | 9 |
| Root position | B♭ – D – F – G | |
| 1st inversion | D – F – G – B♭ (B♭6/D) | |
| 2nd inversion | F – G – B♭ – D (B♭6/F) | |
| 3rd inversion | G – B♭ – D – F (B♭6/G) |
A major sixth chord is a major triad with a major 6th added. It is a stable tonic chord in swing, jazz and older pop; its notes are the same as those of a minor seventh chord a minor 3rd lower.
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