A major sixth
A6 Piano Voicings
A6 replaces the major seventh with the sixth, giving a settled, swing-era sound. It is a common substitute for the major-seventh chord as a final tonic.
Drill A6 in all 12 keysThe notes in A6
- A R
- C# 3
- E 5
- F# 6
A6 voicings on piano
Each voicing is the exact shape the trainer drills. Press play to hear it — as a block chord or rolled note by note.
Root Position
A · C# · E · F# R · 3 · 5 · 6
Shell Voicing
A · C# · F# R · 3 · 6
Rootless A
C# · E · F# · B 3 · 5 · 6 · 9
Rootless B
F# · B · C# · E 6 · 9 · 3 · 5
Where A6 fits in a ii-V-I
A6 replaces the major seventh with the sixth, giving a settled, swing-era sound. It is a common substitute for the major-seventh chord as a final tonic.
The fastest way to internalise A6 is to drill it in context across all 12 keys until the shape is automatic.
Practice the full ii-V-I progressionA6 — frequently asked questions
What notes are in A6?
A6 contains A, C#, E, F# — root, major third, perfect fifth and major sixth.
When do you use A6?
A6 is often used as a final resting chord, because the sixth sounds more stable and less tense than a major seventh.