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

IIIIVVI
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.

Play the 6 inverted chord on the piano

Example of 6 inverted chord position on piano

Styles

Jazz manouche Swing Vintage Bossa nova