A flat minor sixth guitar chord (Abm6)
Also written G#m6 (G sharp minor sixth)
A minor sixth chord adds a major sixth to the minor chord. A mysterious color, typical of gypsy jazz and film music.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 fret 3
Position 2 fret 6
Position 3 fret 10
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| A♭ (A flat) | root |
| C♭ (C flat) | minor third |
| E♭ (E flat) | perfect fifth |
| F | major sixth |
Formula: 1 – b3 – 5 – 6 · A♭ – C♭ – E♭ – F
A progression with this chord
The minor sixth chord as the tonic, with the dominant chord.