A# Minor 6th
Introduction
Enharmonic equivalent: A♯ is enharmonically equivalent to B♭. See Bb Minor 6th.
Notes
A# Minor 6th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | A#4 – C#5 – F5 – G5 |
| 1st Inversion | C#5 – F5 – G5 – A#5 |
| 2nd Inversion | F5 – G5 – A#5 – C#6 |
| 3rd Inversion | A#4 – C#5 – F5 – G4 |
Key Signature
The key of A# Minor 6th has 7 sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯, B♯.
Theory: Intervals
The A# Minor 6th is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-m3-P5-M6 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-m3-P5-M6 show the distance between each note in the chord.
A# Minor 6th — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the A# Minor 6th chord?
A# Minor 6th is built from the A# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the A# Minor 6th chord used in music?
A# Minor 6th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Minor 6th).
What is the fingering for A# Minor 6th?
See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.
What are the inversions of A# Minor 6th?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.
What is the descending chromatic line?
The classic line: m → mMaj7 → m7 → m6 — only the top note moves chromatically.
Practice Tips
- Play the descending chromatic line.
- Bittersweet, nostalgic quality.
- Dorian tonic chord.
- Enharmonic with a m7b5 chord.
- Compare with A#m7.
- Jazz and film scoring.