Accessible Page: C Major Sixth Nine Added Guitar Chord (C6/9) | Easy Ways to Play It

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Chord Shapes

There are 4 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the D and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the A, D and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the D and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

C 6/9 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the C 6/9 chord, a beautiful and versatile chord that belongs to the Major Chords family. Composed of the notes C, E, G, A, and D, it's built from the music intervals of 1, 3, 5, 6, and 9. This chord is a blend of the root, major third, perfect fifth, major sixth, and major ninth intervals, creating a rich and harmonious sound.

If you're not familiar with the concept of music intervals, they are the building blocks of chords. In the C 6/9 chord, the '1' represents the root note (C), '3' is the major third (E), '5' is the perfect fifth (G), '6' is the major sixth (A), and '9' is the major ninth (D). To learn more about how chords are built by stacking intervals, you can check out our in-depth tutorial on building chords.

The C 6/9 chord is a perfect example of a sixth chord and a ninth chord, which are often used in various music genres for their unique tonal qualities. If you're interested in exploring more about these types of chords, we have comprehensive tutorials on sixth guitar chords and ninth guitar chords.

In this tutorial, we will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that clearly illustrate the tones composing the C 6/9 chord. These visual aids will help you understand the structure of the chord and guide you in playing it on the guitar. If you need help in understanding chord notation, our tutorial on chord notation can be a useful resource.

Mastering the C 6/9 chord, like any other intermediate guitar chord, requires practice and understanding. But with our step-by-step guide, you'll be playing this beautiful chord in no time. Let's dive in!

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