How to build a minor sixth chord
A minor sixth chord is a minor triad with a major 6th added. It has a dark but sweet colour, common in jazz standards, tango and film music.
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Chord
B♭m6 chord
B♭m6 is a minor sixth chord with the notes B♭, D♭, F, G. The same chord spelled from A♯ is A♯m6.
B♭1
D♭♭3
F5
G6
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| B♭ | root | 0 |
| D♭ | minor 3rd | 3 |
| F | perfect 5th | 7 |
| G | major 6th | 9 |
Inversions
| Root position | B♭ – D♭ – F – G | |
| 1st inversion | D♭ – F – G – B♭ (B♭m6/D♭) | |
| 2nd inversion | F – G – B♭ – D♭ (B♭m6/F) | |
| 3rd inversion | G – B♭ – D♭ – F (B♭m6/G) |