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Passing six-four

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A six-four chord used as a passing chord between two root-position chords; an acceptable use of the six-four chord.

AP course connection

Topic 5.7: 5.7 Additional 6/4 chords

Unit 5

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