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