C6 Piano Chord
A nostalgic, retro sound with an added sixth. Widely used in jazz, country and Hawaiian music. Compared to maj7, it sounds less "jazzy" and more "vintage".
Recommended voicing
C4 · E4 · G4 · A4
Notation for C6 chord
Other names: C major 6th, C 6th
Music theory name: major sixth chord
Common name: C sixth chord
Intervals and tones in C6 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| C | Root |
| E | Major 3rd |
| G | Perfect 5th |
| A | Major 6th |
Inversions
1st inversion
E4 · G4 · A4 · C5
2nd inversion
G4 · A4 · C5 · E5