Chord

C6 chord

C6 is a major sixth chord with the notes C, E, G, A.

Intervals

Note	Interval	Semitones
C	root	0
E	major 3rd	4
G	perfect 5th	7
A	major 6th	9

Inversions

Root position	C – E – G – A
1st inversion	E – G – A – C (C6/E)
2nd inversion	G – A – C – E (C6/G)
3rd inversion	A – C – E – G (C6/A)

Keys that contain C6

Not diatonic to any major or natural minor key.

Related chords

C C7 Cmaj7 Cadd9 Csus4

How to build a major sixth chord

A major sixth chord is a major triad with a major 6th added. It is a stable tonic chord in swing, jazz and older pop; its notes are the same as those of a minor seventh chord a minor 3rd lower.

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