6 inverted chord - guitar

6th chord inversions create soft and nostalgic harmonic colors. As an alternative to maj7, the 6 chord avoids the tension of the major seventh.

Intervals

Degree IIIIVVI
Interval RootMajor thirdPerfect fifthMajor sixth
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Formula 1 - 3 - 5 - 6

Theory

The 6 chord adds the major sixth to the major triad. Its inversions create characteristic voicings of gypsy jazz and 1930s-40s music.

Examples

Example: Do 6 inverted

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Styles

Jazz manouche Swing Vintage Bossa nova