The C♯ Minor 6th chord is a four-note chord made up of C♯, E, G♯, and A♯. It is built from a root, minor third, perfect fifth, and major sixth.
Construction
C♯ Minor 6th = Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th + Major 6th = C♯ · E · G♯ · A♯
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| C♯ | Root | 1 |
| E | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| G♯ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| A♯ | Major 6th | 6 |
C♯ Minor 6th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | C♯ – E – G♯ – A♯ |
| 1st Inversion | E – G♯ – A♯ – C♯ |
| 2nd Inversion | G♯ – A♯ – C♯ – E |
| 3rd Inversion | A♯ – C♯ – E – G♯ |
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the C♯ Minor 6th is the tonic (i) chord of C# Minor, which shares the signature of its relative major, E Major — 4 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯).
F♯C♯G♯D♯
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♯
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Chords in the Key of C♯ Minor
These are the triads built on each degree of the C♯ minor scale:
Same Notes, Other Names
The notes C♯ – E – G♯ – A♯ aren’t exclusive to this chord. Depending on which note is the bass and how the chord functions, the same pitches also spell:
C♯ Minor 6th — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the C♯ Minor 6th chord on piano?
The C♯ Minor 6th chord contains the notes C♯ – E – G♯ – A♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the C# Minor 6th chord?
C# Minor 6th is built from the C# root. Check the interactive keyboard above for exact notes and fingering.
How is the C# Minor 6th chord used in music?
C# Minor 6th appears in jazz, pop, and classical contexts. Its sound depends on the chord quality (Minor 6th).
What is the fingering for C# Minor 6th?
See the fingering chart above. Right hand typically uses thumb on root. Left hand uses pinky on root.
What are the inversions of C# Minor 6th?
Use the inversion buttons above to see each inversion with notes, fingering, and staff notation.
What is the descending chromatic line?
The classic line: m → mMaj7 → m7 → m6 — only the top note moves chromatically.