Lesson Ultimate Plan
Major 6th (6)
Alternative to Maj7
Prove it — just do the practice exercise.
C6 Root Position
- C
- R
- E
- 3
- G
- 5
- A
- 6
The 6th chord replaces the seventh with a sixth:
• R – 3 – 5 – 6
Sounds brighter and more open than Maj7. Often used as a tonic chord in older jazz standards.
Example: C6 = C + E + G + A
• R – 3 – 5 – 6
Sounds brighter and more open than Maj7. Often used as a tonic chord in older jazz standards.
Example: C6 = C + E + G + A