I6 chord
Definition
An I6 chord refers to a triad built on top of the tonic note in a major or minor key, with the sixth scale degree as its lowest pitch.
Analogy
Imagine you have a group of friends forming a human pyramid. The person at the bottom (the lowest pitch) is holding everyone else up and acting as the foundation for the entire structure.
Related terms
Tonic chord: A tonic chord is built on top of the first scale degree in a major or minor key and provides a sense of stability.
Triad: A triad is a three-note chord consisting of a root, third, and fifth.
Sixth scale degree: The sixth scale degree refers to the note that is six steps above the tonic in a major or minor key.
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