C#m6 chord
C-sharp minor sixth, also written Dbm6. One shape on the neck below, with the notes it's built from and the keys it belongs to.
Notes
- C#
- 1
- E
- b3
- G#
- 5
- A#
- 6
The minor third is what makes it sound sad or dark.
The added 6th softens the chord and takes the edge off a plain triad.
How to play C#m6
- 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 C#m6
C#m6 uses only notes from G# minor and B major. It sounds most at home in G# minor.