Cb Minor 6th

Notes:Cb – Eb – G – A
Formula:R-m3-P5-M6
Intervals:P1-m3-P5-M6
Scale Degrees:1-b3-5-6

Introduction

The Cb Minor 6th piano chord (Cbm6) consists of the notes Cb, Eb, G, A. It is a minor triad with an added major 6th, giving it a melancholic, bittersweet character. Formula: R-m3-P5-M6 | Scale degrees: 1-b3-5-6.

Notes

Notes:Cb – Eb – G – A

Cb Minor 6th Inversions

PositionNotes
Root PositionCb4 – Eb4 – G4 – A4
1st InversionG4 – A4 – Cb4 – Eb5
2nd InversionA4 – Cb4 – Eb5 – G5
3rd InversionCb4 – Eb4 – G4 – A3

Key Signature

The key of Cb Minor 6th has Key signature data not available.

Theory: Intervals

Formula: R-m3-P5-M6
Intervals: P1-m3-P5-M6

The Cb Minor 6th is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-m3-P5-M6 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-m3-P5-M6 show the distance between each note in the chord.

Cb Minor 6th — Frequently Asked Questions

What notes are in the Cb Minor 6th chord?

Cbm6 is the enharmonic equivalent of Bm6. Same notes.

How does Cbm6 differ from Cbm7?

Cbm6 has major sixth, Cbm7 has minor seventh.

How is Cbm6 used?

Musicians use Bm6 in practice.

Is Cbm6 the same as Abm7b5?

Same notes enharmonically, different root.

What songs use Minor 6th?

Sound identical regardless of spelling.

Do I need both spellings?

Learn Bm6 and understand the enharmonic relationship.

Practice Tips

  • Cbm6 and Bm6 are enharmonic.
  • Translate to Bm6.
  • Keyboard notes identical.
  • Descending chromatic line.
  • Understanding both builds fluency.
  • Bittersweet quality.