Explore the Cm6/9 Chord on Guitar: Diagrams & Theory
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The Cm6/9 chord, C minor six nine, is spelled C, Eb, G, A and D. It is a C minor triad with a major sixth (A) and a major ninth (D) added, and no seventh at all.
One voicing is listed, a barre shape that sits between the 7th and 10th frets. All five notes are found in the C Dorian scale, which makes it the natural place to look for melody lines over the chord.
The fretboard at the top plays Cm6/9 strummed, then as an arpeggio, so you can hear how the A and the D colour the minor triad.
C minor 6/9 guitar chord is also written as Cm6/9, Cm69, Cmin6/9 or C-6/9.
Notes of the C m6/9 chord:
How to create the Minor Sixth Ninth chord:
Formula: 1 b3 5 6 9
C M6/9 Guitar Chord Diagrams
Position 1 Barre Movable
Finger Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the D string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the G and B strings at the same time
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the high E string
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FAQ
Which notes are in Cm6/9?
C, Eb, G, A and D. The A is the major sixth and the D is the major ninth, both added to the C minor triad.
How many ways are there to play Cm6/9 on guitar?
One voicing is listed, and it is a barre voicing with no open strings. It lies between fret 7 and fret 10.
How does C minor six nine differ from Cm6?
Cm6 is C, Eb, G and A. The six nine chord adds the ninth, D, as a fifth note and still has no seventh.
Which scale goes with Cm6/9?
The C Dorian scale: C, D, Eb, F, G, A and Bb. All five chord notes sit in it.
