C♯6
C♯ Major 6th
1 3 5 6
Notes in C♯6
C♯R
F3
A♭5
B♭6
The C♯6 chord contains 4 notes: C♯, F, A♭, B♭
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | C♯ | Root |
| 3 | 4 | F | Major 3rd |
| 5 | 7 | A♭ | Perfect 5th |
| 6 | 9 | B♭ | 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 C♯6 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.