C minor 6th chord on piano
Cm6 is a minor 6th chord built on C. It uses the notes C - E♭ - G - A and sounds mysterious and cinematic.
- Notes
- C E♭ G A
- Formula
- 1 - ♭3 - 5 - 6
- Right hand fingering
- 1 - 2 - 3 - 5
- Left hand fingering
- 5 - 3 - 2 - 1
- Chord symbol
- Cm6
How to play Cm6 step by step
- Find C. C is the white key just left of each group of two black keys.
- Add E♭, 3 half steps above C.
- Add G, 7 half steps above C.
- Add A, 9 half steps above C.
- Press all 4 keys together with fingers 1 - 2 - 3 - 5 of your right hand. Keep your wrist level and let the weight of your arm do the work.
Cm6 inversions
An inversion uses the same notes in a different order. Inversions let your hand move less between chords, which is how pianists make chord changes sound smooth.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the C minor 6th chord?
The C minor 6th chord (Cm6) contains 4 notes: C, E♭, G, A. Its formula is 1 - ♭3 - 5 - 6.
How do you play Cm6 on piano?
Put your right-hand thumb on C and play C, E♭, G, A together using fingers 1 - 2 - 3 - 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 - 3 - 2 - 1.