Ab6 chord
Ab major 6th · also written G#6
C4
Ab
C
Eb
F
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Notes
- AbR
- C3
- Eb5
- F6
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 6
Ab6 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Ab6
C4
Ab
C
Eb
F
1st inversion Ab6/C
C
Eb
F
Ab
C6
2nd inversion Ab6/Eb
C5
Eb
F
Ab
C
3rd inversion Ab6/F
C5
F
Ab
C
Eb
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FAQ
What notes are in the Ab6 chord?
The Ab major 6th chord (Ab6) has 4 notes: Ab, C, Eb and F.
How do you play Ab6 on the piano?
Put your right hand on Ab, C, Eb and F, starting from Ab. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a major 6th chord?
R – 3 – 5 – 6 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 9).
Is Ab6 the same as G#6?
Yes. Ab and G# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Ab6 and G#6 sound the same.