C6
C Major 6th
1 3 5 6
Notes in C6
CR
E3
G5
A6
The C6 chord contains 4 notes: C, E, G, A
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | C | Root |
| 3 | 4 | E | Major 3rd |
| 5 | 7 | G | Perfect 5th |
| 6 | 9 | A | Major 6th |
About C Major 6th Chords
Major 6th chords add the 6th to a major triad. Popular in jazz standards, swing, and country, they have a bright, slightly retro quality. In jazz, 6th chords often substitute for maj7 when the melody includes the root note.
Compatible Scales & Modes
These scales contain all the notes of C6 and can be used for soloing, improvising, and writing melodies over this chord.
C Ionian (Major Scale)
The 6th is a natural major scale tone — straightforward and clean.
C Major Pentatonic
Contains the 6th and avoids potential clashing tones.