C6 chord
C major sixth. One shape on the neck below, with the notes it's built from and the keys it belongs to.
Notes
- C
- 1
- E
- 3
- G
- 5
- A
- 6
The major third is what makes it sound bright and settled.
The added 6th softens the chord and takes the edge off a plain triad.
How to play C6
- Root on A
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Want to know why this chord works where it does? The Intermediate lessons cover it, and founding players get them first.
Keys with C6
C6 uses only notes from C major, G major, F major and A minor. It sounds most at home in C major.