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Lesson 44 - 6th Chords

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I. Index


1.  Introduction
2. Constructing the Major 6th Chord
3. Playing the Major 6th Chord
4. Major 6th Chord in all 12 Keys
5. Conclusion


II. Content


1. Introduction
In this lesson, you will learn about the major 6th chord. The major 6th chord is basically a major chord with one extra note added - the major 6th.


2. Constructing the Major 6th Chord
Playing the major 6th chord is easy. Just play a major chord, and add a note that is an interval of a major 6th from the root note of the chord. Another way to think about it is by using a formula of half steps. Below is the formula for the major 6th chord.

Root + 4HS + 3HS + 4HS + 2HS


3. Playing the Major 6th Chord
Let's take a look at the major 6th chord starting on C. This is called the C major 6th chord (Cmaj6). In the animation below, the notes of the C major 6th chord are first played separately, then together.










4. Major 6th Chord in all 12 Keys
You can play the major 6th chord in all twelve keys. Below is a list of all 12 major 6th chords.










5. Conclusion
In this lesson, you learned how to play the C major 6th chord. There is a major 6th chord for each of the 12 keys.


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