Cm6/9 chord on guitar
C Minor Six-Nine. Notes: C, Eb, G, A and D.
How to play Cm6/9
- 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 pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 5 (A).
- Let the open D and G strings ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
Lowest note: C (the root)Strings played: 5 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Cm6/9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
EasyFret 6 position
MediumBarre at fret 3
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
Croot
Ebb3 · minor third
G5 · perfect fifth
A6 · major sixth
D9 · ninth
The minor 6/9 adds a sixth and a ninth to a minor triad, a rich minor chord used to end jazz tunes in minor keys. The formula is 1 b3 5 6 9.
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Questions
What notes are in the Cm6/9 chord?
Cm6/9 (C minor six-nine) is made of five notes: C (root), Eb (minor third), G (perfect fifth), A (major sixth) and D (ninth).
How do you play Cm6/9 on guitar?
The easiest Cm6/9 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 pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 5 (A).
Is Cm6/9 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor six-nine chord sound like?
The minor 6/9 adds a sixth and a ninth to a minor triad, a rich minor chord used to end jazz tunes in minor keys.