Cm6 chord (C minor sixth) on piano
Cm6 (C minor sixth) has four notes: C, E flat, G and A. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, 6. In major keys, Cm6 is the ii6 chord in Bb major.
Cm6 inversions and fingering
C Eb G A · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
Eb G A C · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
G A C Eb · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
A C Eb G · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
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| Symbol | Cm6 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Cmin6, C-6 |
| Notes | C Eb G A |
| Formula | 1 b3 5 6 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, perfect fifth, major sixth |
| Type | Minor sixth chord |
Cm6 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C3 (1), Eb3 (flat 3), G3 (5), A3 (6), C4 (1), Eb4 (flat 3), G4 (5), A4 (6), C5 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the Cm6 chord?
Cm6 (C minor sixth) has four notes: C, E flat, G and A. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, 6. C is the root, Eb is the minor third, G is the perfect fifth and A is the major sixth.
How do you play Cm6 on piano?
Play C, Eb, G and A together. Root position: C Eb G A · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is Cm6 in?
In major keys, Cm6 is the ii6 chord in Bb major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Cm6 and Cm7?
Cm6 and Cm7 share C, Eb and G. Cm6 has A, the 6th, where Cm7 has Bb, the flat 7th.