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C Sharp 6 Chord on Guitar
- C♯6
- C♯ · E♯ · G♯ · A♯
- From fret 3
- Also written D♭6
Movable, fret 3
C♯6 is a major sixth chord: a major chord with the sixth added, a sweet sound common in pop, country and jazz endings. C♯6 has no open shape, so it is usually played as a 4-string shape from the 3rd fret.
How to play C♯6, finger by finger
- Put your index finger on string 3 at the 3rd fret.
- Put your middle finger on string 5 at the 4th fret.
- Put your ring finger on string 4 at the 6th fret.
- Put your pinky finger on string 2 at the 6th fret.
- Strum strings 5 to 2 only.
More ways to play C♯6
Notes in C♯6
| Note | Interval | Role |
|---|---|---|
| C♯ | 1 | root |
| E♯ | 3 | major third |
| G♯ | 5 | fifth |
| A♯ | 6 | sixth |
Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 6
Questions about C♯6
What notes are in C♯6?
C♯, E♯, G♯ and A♯. Those are the 1, 3, 5, 6 of the chord, counted from C♯.
Which strings do I strum for C♯6?
Start on string 5 and strum down to string 1, and leave the strings marked with an X silent.
Is C♯6 the same as D♭6?
Yes, on guitar they are played the same way and sound the same. C sharp and D flat are two names for one note: songs in sharp keys write C♯, songs in flat keys write D♭.
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