C 6th Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: C - E - G - A
Formula: 1 - 3 - 5 - 6
Intervals: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 6th
Quick answer
The C6 guitar chord is played as x-3-2-2-1-0 from low E to high E and uses the notes C, E, G, A.
- Fret pattern
- x-3-2-2-1-0
- Chord notes
- C, E, G, A
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 6
C6
How to Play C6
- 1Mute the low E string
- 2Place your index finger on fret 1 of the B string
- 3Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the D string
- 4Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the G string
- 5Place your pinky finger on fret 3 of the A string
- 6Play the high E string open
About 6th Chords
A major triad with an added major 6th. 6th chords have a warm, jazzy quality and were extremely popular in early jazz, swing, and bossa nova.
C 6th Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the C 6th guitar chord?
The C 6th guitar chord uses the notes C, E, G, A.
How do you play C6 on guitar?
Play the C6 guitar chord with the x-3-2-2-1-0 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E string Place your index finger on fret 1 of the B string Place your middle finger on fret 2 of the D string Place your ring finger on fret 2 of the G string Place your pinky finger on fret 3 of the A string Play the high E string open
What is the formula for C 6th?
The C 6th formula is 1 - 3 - 5 - 6: Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, Major 6th.