Chord · 6ths & Adds
C♯m6/9 — C♯ Minor Six-Nine
C♯m6/9 is the C♯ minor six-nine chord. It is built on the root C♯ with minor 3rd (E), perfect 5th (G♯), major 6th (A♯) and major 9th (D♯) above it — the formula 1 ♭3 5 6 9, sounding the notes C♯ E G♯ A♯ D♯. On the piano it sits at C# (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 5 notes in any octave are still C♯m6/9.
- Root
- C♯
- Quality
- Minor Six-Nine
- Formula
- 1 ♭3 5 6 9
- Notes
- C♯ E G♯ A♯ D♯
On the keyboard
The notes of C♯m6/9
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C♯ | root | C♯4 |
| ♭3 | E | minor 3rd | E4 |
| 5 | G♯ | perfect 5th | G♯4 |
| 6 | A♯ | major 6th | A♯4 |
| 9 | D♯ | major 9th | D♯5 |
Other 6ths & adds on C♯
Minor Six-Nine chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.