C6 5-String Guitar Chord — Chart and Tabs in Fifths (CGDAE) Tuning

Short answer: C6 is a C Major 6 chord with the notes C, E, G, A. In Fifths (CGDAE) tuning, there are 48 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: C maj6

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How to Play C6 on 5-String Guitar

C6, CM6, Cmaj6

Notes: C, E, G, A

0,0,x,0,0 (..x..)
0,0,2,0,0 (..1..)
0,0,5,0,0 (..1..)
0,5,5,0,0 (.12..)
0,0,7,0,0 (..1..)
0,2,5,0,0 (.12..)
0,0,2,0,3 (..1.2)
0,2,2,0,3 (.12.3)
x,5,5,0,0 (x12..)
0,0,10,0,0 (..1..)
0,0,7,7,0 (..12.)
0,2,5,3,0 (.132.)
0,2,2,3,3 (.1234)
0,0,2,0,5 (..1.2)
0,0,7,3,0 (..21.)
0,9,5,0,0 (.21..)
0,5,2,0,3 (.31.2)
0,0,2,3,5 (..123)
0,0,5,7,5 (..132)
0,0,7,7,5 (..231)
0,0,7,10,0 (..12.)
x,5,5,7,5 (x1121)
0,0,7,7,8 (..123)
0,0,7,7,3 (..231)
0,5,5,7,5 (.1243)
0,9,7,10,0 (.213.)
x,5,2,0,3 (x31.2)
0,5,7,7,3 (.2341)
0,9,5,0,5 (.31.2)
0,9,5,0,8 (.31.2)
0,9,5,7,5 (.4132)
0,9,7,10,8 (.3142)
x,5,7,7,3 (x2341)
0,0,2,0,x (..1.x)
0,x,5,0,0 (.x1..)
0,0,7,x,0 (..1x.)
0,2,5,x,0 (.12x.)
0,x,2,0,3 (.x1.2)
0,2,2,x,3 (.12x3)
0,0,7,7,x (..12x)
0,0,2,x,5 (..1x2)
0,9,5,0,x (.21.x)
0,0,x,7,5 (..x21)
0,x,5,7,5 (.x132)
0,x,7,10,0 (.x12.)
0,x,7,7,3 (.x231)
0,9,7,10,x (.213x)
0,9,5,x,5 (.31x2)

Quick Summary

  • The C6 chord contains the notes: C, E, G, A
  • In Fifths (CGDAE) tuning, there are 48 voicings available
  • Also written as: C maj6
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the 5-String Guitar fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the C6 chord on 5-String Guitar?

C6 is a C Major 6 chord. It contains the notes C, E, G, A. On 5-String Guitar in Fifths (CGDAE) tuning, there are 48 ways to play this chord.

How do you play C6 on 5-String Guitar?

To play C6 on in Fifths (CGDAE) tuning, use one of the 48 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the C6 chord?

The C6 chord contains the notes: C, E, G, A.

How many ways can you play C6 on 5-String Guitar?

In Fifths (CGDAE) tuning, there are 48 voicings for the C6 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: C, E, G, A.

What are other names for C6?

C6 is also known as C maj6. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: C, E, G, A.

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