C#6 chord
C# major 6th · also written Db6
C4
C#
E#
G#
A#
C5
Want it in context? Open C#6 on the full piano.
Notes
- C#R
- E#3
- G#5
- A#6
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 6
C#6 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position C#6
C4
C#
E#
G#
A#
C5
1st inversion C#6/E#
C4
E#
G#
A#
C5
C#
2nd inversion C#6/G#
C4
G#
A#
C5
C#
E#
3rd inversion C#6/A#
C4
A#
C5
C#
E#
G#
More C# chords
Major 6th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the C#6 chord?
The C# major 6th chord (C#6) has 4 notes: C#, E#, G# and A#.
How do you play C#6 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).
Is C#6 the same as Db6?
Yes. C# and Db are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so C#6 and Db6 sound the same.