Easy Ways To Play The Cm6 Guitar Chord
Welcome to our tutorial on the C m6 chord, an interesting addition to the family of Minor Chords. This unique chord is composed of the notes C, Eb, G, and A and is built using the intervals 1, b3, 5, and 6.
Understanding these intervals is crucial to mastering the C m6 chord. The intervals represent the Root (1), Minor Third (b3), Perfect Fifth (5), and Major Sixth (6). If you're not familiar with these terms, we recommend checking out our fretboard intervals tutorial before continuing with this lesson.
Our tutorial will guide you through the process of playing the C m6 chord with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that clearly show the tones composing the chord. If you're interested in learning more about how to construct chords by stacking intervals, our guitar music theory tutorial is a great resource.
The C m6 chord is a part of the sixth (6) guitar chords family. If you're interested in learning more about this family of chords, feel free to visit our sixth guitar chords tutorial.
Finally, if you are curious about how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it, our guitar chords notation tutorial can be extremely helpful.
We hope this introduction to the C m6 chord has been informative and helpful. Happy playing!
Notes in the C m6 chord:
Tones of the Minor Sixth chord:
Cm6 Guitar Chord Diagrams
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FAQ
What notes are included in a C m6 chord?
The C m6 chord is composed of four specific notes: C (the root), Eb (E flat), G, and A. These notes define its unique sound and structure.
What intervals are used to build the C m6 chord?
The C m6 chord is constructed using specific intervals relative to its root note C. These are the 1 (Root), b3 (Minor Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), and 6 (Major Sixth).
How does the C m6 chord differ from a standard C minor chord?
A standard C minor chord consists of the notes C, Eb, and G. The C m6 chord adds the A note, which is the Major Sixth interval above the root C, giving it a distinct and 'unique' sound compared to a simple C minor chord.
What kind of sound does a C m6 chord have?
The C m6 chord has a 'unique sound' that blends the minor quality (from the minor third) with an added richness or sophistication provided by the Major Sixth interval (A). It's generally perceived as a minor chord with a slightly more elegant or jazzy character.