Cm6 chord at the 1st fret (x31213)
- Fingering
- x31213
- Fingers
- – 3 1 2 1 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Position
- 1st fret
Notes in the C minor 6th chord
The Cm6 chord is made of C · E♭ · G · A. Its formula is 1–♭3–5–6.
| Note | Degree | Interval from C |
|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | root |
| E♭ | ♭3 | minor third |
| G | 5 | perfect fifth |
| A | 6 | major sixth |
How to play the Cm6 guitar chord
- Lay your first finger flat across the 1st fret, from the D string to the B string.
- Put your second finger on the 2nd fret of the G string.
- Put your third finger on the 3rd fret of the A string.
- Put your fourth finger on the 3rd fret of the high E string.
- Strum from the A string down and leave the low E string out.
That is the 1st fret shape, x31213. It is rated medium: 4 fingers, 5 strings.
Why your Cm6 chord buzzes or sounds muted
Low E string is not part of this Cm6 shape. Start your strum on the A string, or rest your thumb on the unused string to keep it quiet.
Cm6 barre chord
Cm6 has 1 barre shape here: 8-10-10-8-10-8 (barre at the 8th fret).
A barre shape has no open strings, so it moves. Slide it up one fret and you are playing C#m6 (Dbm6).
Keys with the Cm6 chord
Cm6 is the ii chord in Bb major. In minor keys it is the iv chord in G minor.
Chords related to Cm6
Cm6 guitar chord questions
How do you play a Cm6 chord on guitar?
Play x31213, reading from the low E string to the high E string. An x means the string is not played and a 0 means it rings open. The fingers used are - 3 1 2 1 4.
What notes are in the Cm6 chord?
The C minor 6th chord has 4 notes: C, Eb, G and A. Its formula is 1–♭3–5–6, counted from the C major scale.
What keys is the Cm6 chord in?
Cm6 is the ii chord in Bb major. In minor keys it is the iv chord in G minor.
Cm6 chord diagram to print or save
Printable Cm6 chord PDF (one letter page, black on white) · Cm6 chord PNG (1200 px)
