C#6 chord on piano
C Sharp Major Sixth, also written Db6. Notes: C#, F, G# and A#.
How to play C#6
- Find C# at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add F, G# and A# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
C#6 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
C# · F · G# · A#1st inversion
F · G# · A# · C#2nd inversion
G# · A# · C# · F3rd inversion
A# · C# · F · G#Notes 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.
More C# chords
All C# piano chordsmajor sixth chords in every key
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 piano?
Play C#, F, G# and A# together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of C#6?
Root position: C# F G# A#. 1st inversion: F G# A# C#. 2nd inversion: G# A# C# F. 3rd inversion: A# C# F G#.
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.