The Chord Cookbook Compendium © 2008 Matthieu Brandt

m 6 – Chords

Definition : A Minor Triad that has an added major 6th or flatted 6th (uncommon)
This major 6th lies 9 x ½ note or 9 frets above the root of the chord
(same as 3 frets down).
The flatted 6th (also referred to as b13) lies 8 x1/2 note or 8 frets above
the root of the chord.
The major 6th stems from the Dorian Minor Scale and the flatted 6th from
the Aeolian Minor Scale. The notation for this chord can also be min(min6).
Chord Formula : 1-b3-5-6 or 1-b3-5-b6
Styles of Music : Jazz, Pop, Rock, Singer Songwriter, Latin, etc.
Examples : Play That Funky Music, White Boy (Wild Cherry)
When to use : In a downward progression on a min chord; min->mMaj7->m7->m6.

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