C♯ Major 6
Also known as D♭ Major 6
Same keys, different spelling.
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C♯6
C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – A♯
Formula:Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th
Intervals:1-3-5-6
Scale Degrees:1-3-5-6
Introduction
The C♯ Major 6 chord is a four-note chord made up of C♯, E♯, G♯, and A♯.
Notes
C♯ Major 6 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | C♯ – F – G♯ – A♯ |
| 1st Inversion | F – G♯ – A♯ – C♯ |
| 2nd Inversion | G♯ – A♯ – C♯ – F |
| 3rd Inversion | C♯ – F – G♯ – A♯ |
Key Signature
The key of C# Major 6 has 7 sharps.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯B♯
Order of sharps
Sharps are added to a key signature in a fixed order. Each new sharp key adds the next sharp on the list.
F♯C♯G♯D♯A♯E♯B♯
Mnemonic: Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle
Chords in the Key of C♯ Major
These are the diatonic triads built on each degree of the C♯ major scale:
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
I — C♯ Major (major)
Theory: Intervals
Formula: Root - Major 3rd - Perfect 5th - Major 6th
Intervals: 1-3-5-6
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.
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