C#6/9 chord on ukulele
C Sharp Six-Nine, also written Db6/9. Notes: C#, F, G#, A# and D#.
How to play C#6/9
- Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 1st (A) string at fret 1. This is the barre.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play C#6/9
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 1
MediumFret 3 position
MediumFret 6 position
MediumBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
The 6/9 chord adds both the sixth and the ninth to a major triad: a warm, final-sounding chord used to end jazz and bossa tunes. The formula is 1 3 5 6 9, and you will also see it written as C#69. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled C#, E#, G#, A# and D#; E# is the same key as F.
More C# chords
All C# ukulele chordssix-nine chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the C#6/9 chord?
C#6/9 (C sharp six-nine) is made of five notes: C# (root), F (major third), G# (perfect fifth), A# (major sixth) and D# (ninth).
How do you play C#6/9 on ukulele?
The easiest C#6/9 is the "barre at fret 1" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 1st (A) string at fret 1. This is the barre. Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#). Strum all four strings.
Is C#6/9 hard to play on ukulele?
C#6/9 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What does a six-nine chord sound like?
The 6/9 chord adds both the sixth and the ninth to a major triad: a warm, final-sounding chord used to end jazz and bossa tunes.