C# m6 Chord
C# m6 has 4 notes: C# · E · G# · A#
C# m6
Symbol: C#m6
Notes: C#, E, G#, A#
Type: Minor 6th
Variations: 4 positions shown
Related chords
See if you like these chords in C#, or minor 6th chords in other keys:
Notes and intervals in C# m6 chord
Good idea to know the intervals:
| Note | Interval | Function |
|---|---|---|
| C# | 1P | Root |
| E | 3m | Minor 3rd |
| G# | 5P | Perfect 5th |
| A# | 6M | 6M |
The root (C#) is the core. Other notes stack on top to create the minor 6th tonality.
How to play C# m6
Play each string individually first, each note should ring clearly. Then try strumming.
For barre chords, use your index finger to press down all strings at one fret (works as a movable capo), while your other fingers form the shape. This can be hard, but you'll get there!
Questions about the C#m6 chord
What notes are in C# m6 chord?
C# m6 chord contains the notes C#, E, G#, A#. You play them together to get minor 6th sound. You can also play the same note over different strings to get fuller sounds.
How do you play C# m6 on guitar?
Find C#m6 on the fretboard by locating the root note (C#) and applying the minor 6th shape. The minor 6th chord formula is: Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th, 6M.
What does C# m6 chord sound like?
C# m6 has a complex quality. It's commonly used in many genres music.