root position: C#6
C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – A♯
C#6 Piano Chord
The C sharp major 6 chord (C♯6) is made of the notes C♯, E♯, G♯ and A♯. Its formula is 1 – 3 – 5 – 6.
Notes in C♯6
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| C♯ | 1 | root |
| E♯ | 3 | major 3rd |
| G♯ | 5 | perfect 5th |
| A♯ | 6 | major 6th |
How to play C♯6 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).
C♯6 inversions
1st inversion: C#6/E#
E♯ – G♯ – A♯ – C♯
2nd inversion: C#6/G#
G♯ – A♯ – C♯ – E♯
3rd inversion: C#6/A#
A♯ – C♯ – E♯ – G♯
Other names for C#6
C♯6 is also written as C♯6, C#maj6, C♯maj6, C#M6, C♯M6, Db6, D♭6, Dbmaj6, D♭maj6, DbM6, D♭M6.
Keys that contain C♯6
C♯6 is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.