root position: Am6
A – C – E – F♯
Am6 Piano Chord
The A minor 6 chord (Am6) is made of the notes A, C, E and F♯. Its formula is 1 – ♭3 – 5 – 6.
Notes in Am6
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | root |
| C | ♭3 | minor 3rd |
| E | 5 | perfect 5th |
| F♯ | 6 | major 6th |
How to play Am6 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-2-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-2-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Am6 inversions
1st inversion: Am6/C
C – E – F♯ – A
2nd inversion: Am6/E
E – F♯ – A – C
3rd inversion: Am6/F#
F♯ – A – C – E
Other names for Am6
Am6 is also written as Amin6, A-6.
Keys that contain Am6
Am6 is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.