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