C# Major 6
Notes
C# Major 6 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | C#4 – F4 – G#4 – A#4 |
| 1st Inversion | F4 – G#4 – A#4 – C#5 |
| 2nd Inversion | G#4 – A#4 – C#5 – F5 |
| 3rd Inversion | C#4 – F4 – G#4 – A#3 |
Key Signature
The key of C# Major 6 has 7 sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯, B♯.
Theory: Intervals
The C# Major 6 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th describes the scale degrees used. The intervals 1-3-5-6 show the distance between each note in the chord.
C# Major 6 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the C# Major 6 chord?
C# Major 6 is built from the C# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the C# Major 6 chord used in music?
C# Major 6 appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Major 6).
What is the fingering for C# Major 6?
See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.
What are the inversions of C# Major 6?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.
Can I substitute C# Major 6 for C# Major?
Yes — the sixth adds warmth for a vintage jazz sound.
Practice Tips
- Vintage jazz tonic sound.
- Enharmonic with a relative m7 chord.
- Compare with C#maj7.
- Warm, sweet, nostalgic character.
- Swing, country, Hawaiian music.
- Try ending jazz standards on a 6th chord.