A6
A Major 6th
1 3 5 6
Notes in A6
AR
C♯3
E5
F♯6
The A6 chord contains 4 notes: A, C♯, E, F♯
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | A | Root |
| 3 | 4 | C♯ | Major 3rd |
| 5 | 7 | E | Perfect 5th |
| 6 | 9 | F♯ | Major 6th |
About A Major 6th Chords
Major 6th chords add the 6th to a major triad. Popular in jazz standards, swing, and country, they have a bright, slightly retro quality. In jazz, 6th chords often substitute for maj7 when the melody includes the root note.
Compatible Scales & Modes
These scales contain all the notes of A6 and can be used for soloing, improvising, and writing melodies over this chord.
A Ionian (Major Scale)
The 6th is a natural major scale tone — straightforward and clean.
A Major Pentatonic
Contains the 6th and avoids potential clashing tones.