6/9 chords

A major triad carrying both a sixth and a ninth, with no seventh in sight. That combination is bright and full without the pull of a dominant or major seventh chord, which makes it a favorite way to close a song on a major chord that still sounds a little more interesting than a plain triad.

Difficulty: Advanced · Category: Extended chords · Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - 6 - 9