A6 chord

A major sixth. One shape on the neck below, with the notes it's built from and the keys it belongs to.

Notes

A

1
C#

3
E

5
F#

6

The major third is what makes it sound bright and settled.

The added 6th softens the chord and takes the edge off a plain triad.

How to play A6

Root on A

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Founding players

Want to know why this chord works where it does? The Intermediate lessons cover it, and founding players get them first.

Keys with A6

A6 uses only notes from A major, E major, D major and F# minor. It sounds most at home in A major.