C sharp sixth guitar chord (C#6)

Also written Db6 (D flat sixth)

A sixth chord adds a major sixth to the major chord. A sweet, slightly vintage sound, common in gypsy jazz, swing and country.

Positions and fingerings

× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)

Chord notes

NoteInterval
C♯ (C sharp)root
E♯ (E sharp)major third
G♯ (G sharp)perfect fifth
A♯ (A sharp)major sixth

Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 6 · C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – A♯

A progression with this chord

  1. 4×31
  2. ×1342
  3. ××1342
  4. 4132

The chord replaces the first degree of a pop progression to enrich it.

Other C♯ chords

The same chord on other roots