Chord
A♭6 is a major sixth chord with the notes A♭, C, E♭, F. The same chord spelled from G♯ is G♯6.
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| A♭ | root | 0 |
| C | major 3rd | 4 |
| E♭ | perfect 5th | 7 |
| F | major 6th | 9 |
| Root position | A♭ – C – E♭ – F | |
| 1st inversion | C – E♭ – F – A♭ (A♭6/C) | |
| 2nd inversion | E♭ – F – A♭ – C (A♭6/E♭) | |
| 3rd inversion | F – A♭ – C – E♭ (A♭6/F) |
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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