What is a C#m6 Chord?
C#m6
C#m6 Minor 6th
String-by-String
E
×
A
4
D
2
G
3
B
2
e
4
C#m6 Minor 6th is a minor sixth chord with the root C#, minor third E, perfect fifth G#, and major sixth A#. It has a bittersweet quality common in jazz and film scores.
Intervals
RootMinor 3rdPerfect 5thMajor 6th
Notes
C#EG#A#
Why does C#m6 sound bittersweet and jazzy?
The C#m6 Minor 6th chord gets its bittersweet and jazzy character from the combination of its root, minor 3rd, perfect 5th, major 6th. The specific intervals between the notes C#, E, G#, A#create the harmonic tension and color that define this chord's unique sonic signature.
How to use C#m6?
C#m6 is commonly used in progressions across many genres. Try substituting it where you would normally play a standard C# chord for added harmonic interest. It pairs well with other chords in the key of C# and can serve as both a foundation and a color chord depending on the context.