A minor sixth guitar chord (Am6)
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 open position
Position 2 fret 4
Position 3 fret 7
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| A | root |
| C | minor third |
| E | perfect fifth |
| F♯ (F sharp) | 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.