How to build a minor sixth chord
A minor sixth chord is a minor triad with a major 6th added. It has a dark but sweet colour, common in jazz standards, tango and film music.
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Chord
Cm6 chord
Cm6 is a minor sixth chord with the notes C, E♭, G, A.
C1
E♭♭3
G5
A6
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| C | root | 0 |
| E♭ | minor 3rd | 3 |
| G | perfect 5th | 7 |
| A | major 6th | 9 |
Inversions
| Root position | C – E♭ – G – A | |
| 1st inversion | E♭ – G – A – C (Cm6/E♭) | |
| 2nd inversion | G – A – C – E♭ (Cm6/G) | |
| 3rd inversion | A – C – E♭ – G (Cm6/A) |