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.
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.
AP Music Theory - 5.2 The vi (VI) Chord
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