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Cm6 chord

C minor 6th

C
Eb
G
A
C5

Want it in context? Open Cm6 on the full piano.

Notes

  • C
    R
  • Eb
    b3
  • G
    5
  • A
    6

Formula: R – b3 – 5 – 6

Cm6 inversions

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

Root position Cm6

C
Eb
G
A
C5

1st inversion Cm6/Eb

C4
Eb
G
A
C

2nd inversion Cm6/G

C4
G
A
C
Eb

3rd inversion Cm6/A

C4
A
C
Eb
G

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FAQ

What notes are in the Cm6 chord?

The C minor 6th chord (Cm6) has 4 notes: C, Eb, G and A.

How do you play Cm6 on the piano?

Put your right hand on C, Eb, 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 minor 6th chord?

R – b3 – 5 – 6 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7, 9).