C 6/9
Notes:C – E – G – A – D
Formula:R-M3-P5-M6-M9
Intervals:P1-M3-P5-M6-M9
Scale Degrees:1-3-5-6-9
Introduction
The C 6/9 piano chord (C6/9) consists of the notes C, E, G, A, D. Formula: R-M3-P5-M6-M9 | Scale degrees: 1-3-5-6-9.
Notes
C 6/9 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | C4 – E4 – G4 – A4 – D5 |
| 1st Inversion | E4 – G4 – A4 – D5 – C6 |
| 2nd Inversion | G4 – A4 – D5 – C6 – E6 |
Key Signature
The key of C 6/9 has No sharps or flats.
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-M3-P5-M6-M9
Intervals: P1-M3-P5-M6-M9
The C 6/9 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-M3-P5-M6-M9 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-M3-P5-M6-M9 show the distance between each note in the chord.
C 6/9 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the C 6/9 chord?
The C 6/9 chord (C6/9) contains 5 notes: C, E, G, A, D. Formula: R-M3-P5-M6-M9.
How is C6/9 used in music?
C6/9 is used in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music to add harmonic color. It appears as a dominant or tonic chord depending on context.
What is the scale degree formula for C6/9?
C6/9 uses scale degrees 1-3-5-6-9, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on C and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice C6/9 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing C6/9 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve C6/9 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.