C6 chord
C major 6th
C
E
G
A
C5
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Notes
- CR
- E3
- G5
- A6
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 6
C6 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position C6
C
E
G
A
C5
1st inversion C6/E
C4
E
G
A
C
2nd inversion C6/G
C4
G
A
C
E
3rd inversion C6/A
C4
A
C
E
G
More C chords
Major 6th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the C6 chord?
The C major 6th chord (C6) has 4 notes: C, E, G and A.
How do you play C6 on the piano?
Put your right hand on C, E, G and A, starting from C. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a major 6th chord?
R – 3 – 5 – 6 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 9).