Chord · 6ths & Adds
C6 — C Major 6th
C6 is the C major 6th chord. It is built on the root C with major 3rd (E), perfect 5th (G) and major 6th (A) above it — the formula 1 3 5 6, sounding the notes C E G A. On the piano it sits at C (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still C6.
- Root
- C
- Quality
- Major 6th
- Formula
- 1 3 5 6
- Notes
- C E G A
On the keyboard
The notes of C6
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | root | C4 |
| 3 | E | major 3rd | E4 |
| 5 | G | perfect 5th | G4 |
| 6 | A | major 6th | A4 |
Other 6ths & adds on C
Major 6th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.