C#6 chord on guitar
C Sharp Major Sixth, also written Db6. Notes: C#, F, G# and A#.
How to play C#6
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- Don't play the low E and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play C#6
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 2 position
EasyBarre at fret 6
MediumBarre at fret 6
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
The major sixth adds a sixth to a major triad: sweet and a little retro, heard a lot in swing, country and old pop endings. The formula is 1 3 5 6, and you will also see it written as C#maj6. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled C#, E#, G# and A#; E# is the same key as F.
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Questions
What notes are in the C#6 chord?
C#6 (C sharp major sixth) is made of four notes: C# (root), F (major third), G# (perfect fifth) and A# (major sixth).
How do you play C#6 on guitar?
The easiest C#6 is the "fret 2 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
Is C#6 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a major sixth chord sound like?
The major sixth adds a sixth to a major triad: sweet and a little retro, heard a lot in swing, country and old pop endings.