C sharp sixth piano 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.
On the keyboard
Root position
- Notes
- C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – A♯
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
1st inversion
- Notes
- E♯ – G♯ – A♯ – C♯
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
2nd inversion
- Notes
- G♯ – A♯ – C♯ – E♯
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
3rd inversion
- Notes
- A♯ – C♯ – E♯ – G♯
- Fingering (right hand)
- 1 – 2 – 3 – 5
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| 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
The chord replaces the first degree of a pop progression to enrich it.