A♯ Major 6
Notes:A♯ – Cx – E♯ – Fx
Formula:Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th
Intervals:1-3-5-6
Introduction
Enharmonic equivalent: A♯ is enharmonically equivalent to B♭. See Bb Major 6.
Notes
A♯ Major 6 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | A#4 – D5 – F5 – G5 |
| 1st Inversion | D5 – F5 – G5 – A#5 |
| 2nd Inversion | F5 – G5 – A#5 – D6 |
| 3rd Inversion | A#4 – D5 – F5 – G4 |
Key Signature
The key of A# Major 6 has Key signature data not available.
Theory: Intervals
Formula: Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th
Intervals: 1-3-5-6
The A♯ Major 6 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th describes the scale degrees used. The intervals 1-3-5-6 show the distance between each note in the chord.
A♯ Major 6 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the A# Major 6 chord?
A# Major 6 is built from the A# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the A# Major 6 chord used in music?
A# Major 6 appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Major 6).
What is the fingering for A# Major 6?
See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.
What are the inversions of A# Major 6?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.
Can I substitute A# Major 6 for A# Major?
Yes — the sixth adds warmth for a vintage jazz sound.
Practice Tips
- Vintage jazz tonic sound.
- Enharmonic with a relative m7 chord.
- Compare with A#maj7.
- Warm, sweet, nostalgic character.
- Swing, country, Hawaiian music.
- Try ending jazz standards on a 6th chord.