 Chords altered to include the interval of an A6  Unusual unique sound  Italian 6 th  French 6 th  German 6th

 Bass note is usually a M3 below the tonic  4 th scale degree is raised by ½ step  Resolve to V either directly or through I 6 4

 M3 + A6  Three pitches total  Resolves directly to V or through I 6 4  Symbol: It 6

 M3 + A4 + A6  Four notes total  Resolves directly to V or through I 6 4  Symbol: Fr 6

 M3 + P5 + A6  Four notes total  Resolves to V only through I 6 4 › Avoids parallel 5ths  Symbol: Gr 6  Alternate spelling › In major keys, the P5 above the bass is sometimes respelled as an AA4 › Gr 6 in CM  A b C E b F #  A b C D # F #

 Do not double either note that forms the A6  A6 resolves outward to an octave