The C6 chord (C6) is made of the notes C, E, G and A. It is built from the root C with a major third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth.
The sixth chord adds a warm color to the major chord; it is often heard as a final chord in jazz and swing.
C6
Notes: C – E – G – A
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 ways along the neck. The lowest shape is an open chord (no barre), easier for beginners. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): x32210. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 ways along the neck. The lowest shape is an open chord (no barre), easier for beginners. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): x32210.
How is the C6 chord built?
The C6 chord (C6) is made of the notes C, E, G and A. It is built from the root C with a major third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth.