A major sixth chord is composed using a root/1st, major 3rd, perfect 5th and major 6th (or R/1-3-5-6) intervals played simultaneously. Generally written as C6 or Cma6, it is good practice to simply use an uppercase C followed by a super scripted 6 to represent it in writing (ie: C6).
Major sixth chord profile
| Intervals | root/1st, major 3rd, perfect 5th, major 6th or R/1-3-5-6 |
|---|---|
| Stability | Consonant, resolved |
| Grouping class | Tetrad |
| Common names (examples in C) | C6, Cma6, Cadd6 |
Chord shapes/voicings
Audio sample(s)
| Major sixth chord voicing #2 |
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