root position: Cm6
C – E♭ – G – A
Cm6 Piano Chord
The C minor 6 chord (Cm6) is made of the notes C, E♭, G and A. Its formula is 1 – ♭3 – 5 – 6.
Notes in Cm6
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | root |
| E♭ | ♭3 | minor 3rd |
| G | 5 | perfect 5th |
| A | 6 | major 6th |
How to play Cm6 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-2-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-2-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Cm6 inversions
1st inversion: Cm6/Eb
E♭ – G – A – C
2nd inversion: Cm6/G
G – A – C – E♭
3rd inversion: Cm6/A
A – C – E♭ – G
Other names for Cm6
Cm6 is also written as Cmin6, C-6.
Keys that contain Cm6
Cm6 is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.