C6 chord on ukulele
C Major Sixth. Notes: C, E, G and A.
How to play C6
- Let the open G, C, E and A strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: GStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play C6
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 2 position
EasyFret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
Croot
E3 · major third
G5 · perfect fifth
A6 · major sixth
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 Cmaj6.
More C chords
All C ukulele chordsCmajorCmminorC7dominant seventhCm7minor seventhCmaj7major seventhCsus4suspended fourthCsus2suspended secondCdimdiminishedCaugaugmentedC9dominant ninthCadd9added ninthCm7b5half-diminishedCdim7diminished seventhC7sus4dominant seventh suspended fourthCm6minor sixthCm9minor ninthCmaj9major ninthCm(add9)minor added ninth
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Questions
What notes are in the C6 chord?
C6 (C major sixth) is made of four notes: C (root), E (major third), G (perfect fifth) and A (major sixth).
How do you play C6 on ukulele?
The easiest C6 is the "open position" shape. Let the open G, C, E and A strings ring. Strum all four strings.
Is C6 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 0 fretted note plus open strings.
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.