C6 chord (C major sixth) on piano
C6 (C major sixth) has four notes: C, E, G and A. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 6. In major keys, C6 is the I6 chord in C major, the IV6 in G major and the V6 in F major.
C6 inversions and fingering
C E G A · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
E G A C · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
G A C E · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
A C E G · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
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| Symbol | C6 |
|---|---|
| Also written | CM6, Cmaj6 |
| Notes | C E G A |
| Formula | 1 3 5 6 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major sixth |
| Type | Major sixth chord |
C6 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C3 (1), E3 (3), G3 (5), A3 (6), C4 (1), E4 (3), G4 (5), A4 (6), C5 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the C6 chord?
C6 (C major sixth) has four notes: C, E, G and A. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 6. C is the root, E is the major third, G is the perfect fifth and A is the major sixth.
How do you play C6 on piano?
Play C, E, G and A together. Root position: C E G A · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is C6 in?
In major keys, C6 is the I6 chord in C major, the IV6 in G major and the V6 in F major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between C6 and Cmaj7?
C6 and Cmaj7 share C, E and G. C6 has A, the 6th, where Cmaj7 has B, the 7th.