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C6/9 chord

C six-nine

C
E
G
A
C5
D

Want it in context? Open C6/9 on the full piano.

Notes

  • C
    R
  • E
    3
  • G
    5
  • A
    6
  • D
    9

Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 6 – 9

C6/9 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position C6/9

C
E
G
A
C5

1st inversion C6/9/E

C4
E
G
A
C

2nd inversion C6/9/G

C4
G
A
C
E

3rd inversion C6/9/A

C4
A
C
E
G

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FAQ

What notes are in the C6/9 chord?

The C six-nine chord (C6/9) has 5 notes: C, E, G, A and D.

How do you play C6/9 on the piano?

Put your right hand on C, E, G, A and D, 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 six-nine chord?

R – 3 – 5 – 6 – 9 (in semitones from the root: 0, 4, 7, 9, 14).