Cm6 chord on guitar
C Minor Sixth. Notes: C, Eb, G and A.
How to play Cm6
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (Eb).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 5 (G).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 5 (A).
- Don't play the low E and G strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
Lowest note: C (the root)Strings played: 4 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Cm6
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
MediumBarre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 8
HardBarre at fret 8
HardNotes and theory
Croot
Ebb3 · minor third
G5 · perfect fifth
A6 · major sixth
The minor sixth adds a major sixth to a minor triad. It has a mysterious, film-noir color common in jazz and gypsy jazz. The formula is 1 b3 5 6.
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Questions
What notes are in the Cm6 chord?
Cm6 (C minor sixth) is made of four notes: C (root), Eb (minor third), G (perfect fifth) and A (major sixth).
How do you play Cm6 on guitar?
The easiest Cm6 is the "fret 3 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 4 (Eb). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 5 (G).
Is Cm6 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a minor sixth chord sound like?
The minor sixth adds a major sixth to a minor triad. It has a mysterious, film-noir color common in jazz and gypsy jazz.