A-flat major sixth
Ab6 Piano Voicings
Ab6 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 Ab6 in all 12 keysThe notes in Ab6
- Ab R
- C 3
- Eb 5
- F 6
Ab6 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
Ab · C · Eb · F R · 3 · 5 · 6
Shell Voicing
Ab · C · F R · 3 · 6
Rootless A
C · Eb · F · Bb 3 · 5 · 6 · 9
Rootless B
F · Bb · C · Eb 6 · 9 · 3 · 5
Where Ab6 fits in a ii-V-I
Ab6 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 Ab6 is to drill it in context across all 12 keys until the shape is automatic.
Practice the full ii-V-I progressionAb6 — frequently asked questions
What notes are in Ab6?
Ab6 contains Ab, C, Eb, F — root, major third, perfect fifth and major sixth.
When do you use Ab6?
Ab6 is often used as a final resting chord, because the sixth sounds more stable and less tense than a major seventh.