Major Sixth Chord

The major sixth chord adds a major sixth to the major triad. It has a warm, pleasant quality with a hint of jazz sophistication, often used as a substitute for the plain major chord.

Symbol: 6, maj6   Formula: 1-3-5-6   C Major Sixth Chord: C – E – G – A

Harmonic character: mildly dissonant

Choose a Root

C Major Sixth Chord G Major Sixth Chord D Major Sixth Chord A Major Sixth Chord E Major Sixth Chord B Major Sixth Chord F# Major Sixth Chord F Major Sixth Chord Bb Major Sixth Chord Eb Major Sixth Chord Ab Major Sixth Chord Db Major Sixth Chord

Interval Formula

Degree Interval Semitones from Root Note (C Major Sixth Chord)
1 Root (1) 0 C
3 Major 3rd (3) 4 E
5 Perfect 5th (5) 7 G
6 Major 6th (6) 9 A

Related Chords

majormajor seventhadd9

Common Progressions