C sixth piano chord (C6)
A sixth chord adds a major sixth to the major chord. A sweet, slightly vintage sound, common in gypsy jazz, swing and country.
On the keyboard
Root position
- Notes
- C – E – G – A
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
1st inversion
- Notes
- E – G – A – C
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
2nd inversion
- Notes
- G – A – C – E
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
3rd inversion
- Notes
- A – C – E – G
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| C | root |
| E | major third |
| G | perfect fifth |
| A | major sixth |
Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 6 · C – E – G – A
A progression with this chord
The chord replaces the first degree of a pop progression to enrich it.