C#m6 chord (C sharp minor sixth) on piano
C#m6 (C sharp minor sixth) has four notes: C sharp, E, G sharp and A sharp. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, 6. In major keys, C#m6 is the ii6 chord in B major.
C#m6 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 | C#m6 |
|---|---|
| Also written | C#min6, C#-6 |
| Notes | C# E G# A# |
| Formula | 1 b3 5 6 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, perfect fifth, major sixth |
| Type | Minor sixth chord |
C#m6 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C#3 (1), E3 (flat 3), G#3 (5), A#3 (6), C#4 (1), E4 (flat 3), G#4 (5), A#4 (6).
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Questions
What notes are in the C#m6 chord?
C#m6 (C sharp minor sixth) has four notes: C sharp, E, G sharp and A sharp. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, 6. C# is the root, E is the minor third, G# is the perfect fifth and A# is the major sixth.
How do you play C#m6 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 C#m6 in?
In major keys, C#m6 is the ii6 chord in B major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between C#m6 and C#m7?
C#m6 and C#m7 share C#, E and G#. C#m6 has A#, the 6th, where C#m7 has B, the flat 7th.