Play the 6 inverted chord on piano
6th chord inversions create soft and nostalgic harmonic colors. As an alternative to maj7, the 6 chord avoids the tension of the major seventh.
Chord composition
| I | III | V | VI |
| Root | Major third | Perfect fifth | Major sixth |
| 0 | 4 | 7 | 9 |
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.
Play the 6 inverted chord on the piano