B flat sixth piano chord (Bb6)
Also written A#6 (A sharp sixth)
A sixth chord adds a major sixth to the major chord. A sweet, slightly vintage sound, common in gypsy jazz, swing and country.
On the keyboard
Root position
- Notes
- B♭ – D – F – G
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
1st inversion
- Notes
- D – F – G – B♭
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
2nd inversion
- Notes
- F – G – B♭ – D
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
3rd inversion
- Notes
- G – B♭ – D – F
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| B♭ (B flat) | root |
| D | major third |
| F | perfect fifth |
| G | major sixth |
Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 6 · B♭ – D – F – G
A progression with this chord
The chord replaces the first degree of a pop progression to enrich it.