C minor 6 chord (Cm6) on guitar and piano

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C minor 6
The C minor 6 chord (Cm6) is made of the notes C, Eb, G and A. It is built from the root C with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth.
The minor 6 chord is elegant and slightly aching; common in gypsy jazz, bossa nova and Latin music.

C minor 6

Notes: C – Eb – G – A
Guitar — positions on the neck
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Piano — root position and inversions
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Fingerings and positions

On guitar, this chord can be played in 2 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 8 10 10 8 10 8. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

Note
Interval
C
root
Eb
minor third
G
perfect fifth
A
major sixth

Neighbouring chords

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the C minor 6 chord?

The notes of the C minor 6 chord (Cm6) are C, Eb, G and A.

How do you play the C minor 6 chord on guitar?

On guitar, this chord can be played in 2 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 8 10 10 8 10 8.

How is the C minor 6 chord built?

The C minor 6 chord (Cm6) is made of the notes C, Eb, G and A. It is built from the root C with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth.