C#6/9 chord
C# six-nine · also written Db6/9
C4
C#
E#
G#
A#
C5
D#
Want it in context? Open C#6/9 on the full piano.
Notes
- C#R
- E#3
- G#5
- A#6
- D#9
Formula: R – 3 – 5 – 6 – 9
C#6/9 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position C#6/9
C4
C#
E#
G#
A#
C5
1st inversion C#6/9/E#
C4
E#
G#
A#
C5
C#
2nd inversion C#6/9/G#
C4
G#
A#
C5
C#
E#
3rd inversion C#6/9/A#
C4
A#
C5
C#
E#
G#
More C# chords
Six-nine chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the C#6/9 chord?
The C# six-nine chord (C#6/9) has 5 notes: C#, E#, G#, A# and D#.
How do you play C#6/9 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).
Is C#6/9 the same as Db6/9?
Yes. C# and Db are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so C#6/9 and Db6/9 sound the same.