{"id":16220,"date":"2020-03-25T23:52:26","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T23:52:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roadietuner.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=16220"},"modified":"2025-11-21T09:21:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T09:21:18","slug":"what-is-a-flat-six-chord","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roadiemusic.com\/blog\/what-is-a-flat-six-chord\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Flat-Six Chord?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Today, we\u2019re going to have a look at borrowed chords, and the flat-six chord more specifically. Don\u2019t know what either of those are? <!--more-->You\u2019ve heard them in action, you just didn\u2019t know it! Allow me to explain&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What is a borrowed chord?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Is it a chord you have to give back as soon as you\u2019ve played it? No. A borrowed chord is a chord you include from the scale parallel to the one you\u2019re playing in now. For example, if you are playing in C major and sneak in a Bb major chord &#8212; even though it\u2019s technically not allowed! The Bb major chord is from the C minor scale! Don\u2019t worry, if you do it right the music police will not pay you any visits. As long as you do not borrow any chord from a completely different scale (like F major, when you\u2019re playing in C major) then no one will notice. But you will sound awesome.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t believe me? Listen to Paul McCartney explain it here:<\/p>\n\n<div data-mode=\"normal\" data-oembed=\"1\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-youtube-u9kkddjw-1y\" style=\"max-width:480px;\" class=\"arve\">\n\t<div class=\"arve-inner\">\n\t\t<div style=\"aspect-ratio:135\/76\" class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top:56.296296%\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<iframe allow=\"accelerometer &apos;none&apos;;autoplay &apos;none&apos;;bluetooth &apos;none&apos;;browsing-topics &apos;none&apos;;camera &apos;none&apos;;clipboard-read &apos;none&apos;;clipboard-write;display-capture &apos;none&apos;;encrypted-media &apos;none&apos;;gamepad &apos;none&apos;;geolocation &apos;none&apos;;gyroscope &apos;none&apos;;hid &apos;none&apos;;identity-credentials-get &apos;none&apos;;idle-detection &apos;none&apos;;keyboard-map &apos;none&apos;;local-fonts;magnetometer &apos;none&apos;;microphone &apos;none&apos;;midi &apos;none&apos;;otp-credentials &apos;none&apos;;payment &apos;none&apos;;picture-in-picture;publickey-credentials-create &apos;none&apos;;publickey-credentials-get &apos;none&apos;;screen-wake-lock &apos;none&apos;;serial &apos;none&apos;;summarizer &apos;none&apos;;sync-xhr;usb &apos;none&apos;;web-share;window-management &apos;none&apos;;xr-spatial-tracking &apos;none&apos;;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore lazyload\" credentialless data-arve=\"arve-youtube-u9kkddjw-1y\" data-lenis-prevent=\"\" data-src-no-ap=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/U9kkddJw-1Y?feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"270.22222222222\" name=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/U9kkddJw-1Y?feature=oembed&#038;iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autoplay=0\" title=\"\" width=\"480\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"http:\\\/\\\/schema.org\\\/\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.roadiemusic.com\\\/blog\\\/what-is-a-flat-six-chord\\\/#arve-youtube-u9kkddjw-1y\",\"type\":\"VideoObject\",\"embedURL\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\\\/embed\\\/U9kkddJw-1Y?feature=oembed&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0\",\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.roadiemusic.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/08\\\/Capture.jpg\",\"uploadDate\":\"2014-06-26T00:00:00+00:00\"}<\/script>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>What is a flat-six chord?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You can borrow several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadietuner.com\/blog\/the-complete-guide-to-guitar-tuning\/\">different kinds of chords<\/a> from parallel scales, including the flat-three, the minor fourth, and the flat-six. The flat-six, which we\u2019ll discuss now, is a major chord from a parallel scale. So if you\u2019re playing in C major, it will be an Ab major. If you\u2019re playing in A major, the sixth-chord will be an F major.<\/p>\n<p>How does it work? If you look at an Ab major, it consists of Ab, C, and Eb. Out of those three, only the C belongs in the C major scale which you\u2019re playing in. However, the C major scale also includes A and E, which are only half a step away from G and Eb &#8212; both of which are in the C major chord. Using a flat-six chord will add a bit of flavor to your guitar playing.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How do you use the flat-six chord?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As you have probably figured out, you\u2019ve got to be sneaky with the flat-six chord. You can&#8217;t just play it willy-nilly. Guitar nerds will lose their minds, and you will receive hate mail. But if you have a listen to some of the veterans, you will quickly hear how it can successfully be incorporated with great success. Which veterans? Listen to the likes of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3bEUaeG4wH4\">Eric Clapton<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4Gon8_V0wb8\">The Rolling Stones<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fu1JNX46zkY\">Elvis Costello<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2xbig-xfCIQ\">The Beatles<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PsfcUZBMSSg\">Leadbelly<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hTWKbfoikeg\">Nirvana<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SSR6ZzjDZ94\">Boston<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 10px 15px; background-color: #d3cece; padding-bottom: 30px;\">\n<h3>Since You&#8217;re Here&#8230;<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div class=\"TaskPaneBody\">\n<div class=\"TaskPane-feed\">\n<div class=\"TaskStoryFeed\">\n<div class=\"FeedBlockStory TaskStoryFeed-blockStory\" data-testid=\"FeedBlockStory\">\n<div class=\"FeedBlockStory-content\">\n<div class=\"BlockStoryStructure BlockStory Stack Stack--align-stretch Stack--direction-row Stack--display-block Stack--justify-start HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">\n<div class=\"BlockStoryStructure-block\">\n<div class=\"BlockStoryStructure-body\">\n<div class=\"TruncatedRichText\" role=\"presentation\">\n<div class=\"RichText3 TruncatedRichText-richText\">\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><strong><strong>Meet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadiemusic.com\/roadie4?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=free&amp;utm_campaign=What_is_a_Flat_Six_Chord&amp;utm_content=Preorder_now\">Roadie 4<\/a>!<\/strong><\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Roadie 4 is the smartest and fastest automatic tuner we\u2019ve ever made.<\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Whether you\u2019re a beginner or a seasoned musician, Roadie 4 is designed to make your life easier with precision tuning, effortless restringing, and advanced connectivity.<\/div>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\"><strong>Why You\u2019ll Love It:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"RichTextList-bulleted\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Fast, Accurate &amp; Reliable automatic tuning, even in noisy environments.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Compatible with almost all string instruments, including guitars, ukuleles, mandolins, banjos &amp; more&#8230;<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Comes with 150+ alternate tunings and custom tuning setups<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">All-in-one tool to tune, restring, and maintain your instrument<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Ergonomic design with anti-slip grip and intuitive scroll wheel interface<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Large full-color display for a seamless user experience<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Built-in vibrating\/beep metronome<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock\">Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 enabled for syncing, updates, and expanded features<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Let\u2019s have a look at Smells Like Teen Spirit, because every guitarist worth their salt will have played this at some point in their life. The chord progression is F, Bb, Ab, and Db. Notice anything unusual? Ab and Db should stand out. Had Cobain been a purist, he would have played F, Bb, G, and C. But he didn\u2019t, because that\u2019s not how rock stars do it. Listen to it here:<\/p>\n\n<div data-mode=\"normal\" data-oembed=\"1\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-youtube-htwkbfoikeg\" style=\"max-width:480px;\" class=\"arve\">\n\t<div class=\"arve-inner\">\n\t\t<div style=\"aspect-ratio:135\/76\" class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top:56.296296%\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<iframe allow=\"accelerometer &apos;none&apos;;autoplay &apos;none&apos;;bluetooth &apos;none&apos;;browsing-topics &apos;none&apos;;camera &apos;none&apos;;clipboard-read &apos;none&apos;;clipboard-write;display-capture &apos;none&apos;;encrypted-media &apos;none&apos;;gamepad &apos;none&apos;;geolocation &apos;none&apos;;gyroscope &apos;none&apos;;hid &apos;none&apos;;identity-credentials-get &apos;none&apos;;idle-detection &apos;none&apos;;keyboard-map &apos;none&apos;;local-fonts;magnetometer &apos;none&apos;;microphone &apos;none&apos;;midi &apos;none&apos;;otp-credentials &apos;none&apos;;payment &apos;none&apos;;picture-in-picture;publickey-credentials-create &apos;none&apos;;publickey-credentials-get &apos;none&apos;;screen-wake-lock &apos;none&apos;;serial &apos;none&apos;;summarizer &apos;none&apos;;sync-xhr;usb &apos;none&apos;;web-share;window-management &apos;none&apos;;xr-spatial-tracking &apos;none&apos;;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore lazyload\" credentialless data-arve=\"arve-youtube-htwkbfoikeg\" data-lenis-prevent=\"\" data-src-no-ap=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/hTWKbfoikeg?feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"270.22222222222\" name=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/hTWKbfoikeg?feature=oembed&#038;iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autoplay=0\" title=\"\" width=\"480\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"http:\\\/\\\/schema.org\\\/\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.roadiemusic.com\\\/blog\\\/what-is-a-flat-six-chord\\\/#arve-youtube-htwkbfoikeg\",\"type\":\"VideoObject\",\"embedURL\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\\\/embed\\\/hTWKbfoikeg?feature=oembed&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0\",\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.roadiemusic.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/08\\\/Capture-1.jpg\",\"uploadDate\":\"2009-06-16T00:00:00+00:00\"}<\/script>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<h3><strong>Remember to tune up<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If this is a new territory for you, you will want to make sure that you\u2019re in tune before venturing into borrowed chords like the flat-six. Grab your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roadietuner.com\">Roadie<\/a> tuner and check this out:<\/p>\n<p><strong>#1: <\/strong>Turn it on and select your instrument.<\/p>\n<p><strong>#2:<\/strong> Roadie will show you which note to start tuning, so place your tuner on the corresponding tuning peg.<\/p>\n<p><strong>#3:<\/strong> Pluck the string, and let Roadie work its magic &#8212; once the tuner beeps and flashes, you know magic has been worked.<\/p>\n<p><strong>#4:<\/strong> Repeat for all strings.<\/p>\n<p>And you\u2019re done! Ready to incorporate some borrowed chords into your next tune? Let us know how you get on!<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 15px 15px 1px; background-color: #d3cece;\">\n<h3>Be The First To Know<\/h3>\n<p>Something great is coming! 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