Is a 6 chord the same as an add6?

Yes in practice — both mean triad plus the sixth. Charts usually write C6 rather than Cadd6.

How does C6 relate to Am7?

C6 and Am7 share the pitch classes C, E, G, and A. Which name you use depends on the bass note and the key context.

Sixth Piano Chords

Sixth chords add the major sixth above a major or minor triad. C6 (C – E – G – A) and Am6 share related notes with other common colors and often substitute for maj7 or m7 sounds.

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Chord formulas in this category

Type	Formula	Explorer
Major 6	1 – 3 – 5 – 6	Open in Explorer
Minor 6	1 – b3 – 5 – 6	Open in Explorer

Formulas use the shared chord-theory registry (6, m6). Notes on each chord page are generated from that same source of truth.

Example chords

C6
C – E – G – A
Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 6
A minor 6
A – C – E – F#
Formula: 1 – b3 – 5 – 6
F6
F – A – C – D
Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 6
D minor 6
D – F – A – B
Formula: 1 – b3 – 5 – 6

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Every sixth chord page in the library, organized by type.

Major 6

Minor 6

C minor 6
C# minor 6
D minor 6
Eb minor 6
E minor 6
F minor 6
F# minor 6
G minor 6
Ab minor 6
A minor 6
Bb minor 6
B minor 6

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Frequently asked questions

Is a 6 chord the same as an add6?: Yes in practice — both mean triad plus the sixth. Charts usually write C6 rather than Cadd6.
How does C6 relate to Am7?: C6 and Am7 share the pitch classes C, E, G, and A. Which name you use depends on the bass note and the key context.

Browse all qualities: Major 6, Minor 6.