What is a Am6 Chord?
Am6
Am6 Minor 6th
String-by-String
E
×
A
0
D
2
G
2
B
1
e
2
Am6 Minor 6th is a minor sixth chord with the root A, minor third C, perfect fifth E, and major sixth F#. It has a bittersweet quality common in jazz and film scores.
Intervals
RootMinor 3rdPerfect 5thMajor 6th
Notes
ACEF#
Why does Am6 sound bittersweet and jazzy?
The Am6 Minor 6th chord gets its bittersweet and jazzy character from the combination of its root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th, major 6th. The specific intervals between the notes A, C, E, F#create the harmonic tension and color that define this chord's unique sonic signature.
How to use Am6?
Am6 is commonly used in progressions across many genres. Try substituting it where you would normally play a standard A chord for added harmonic interest. It pairs well with other chords in the key of A and can serve as both a foundation and a color chord depending on the context.