C6 guitar chord (C Major 6th)

Symbols: 6, M6, maj6, add6

Steps: 1-3-5-6

Notes: C-E-G-A

The C 6 chord, also known as the major 6th, adds a sixth interval to the major triad. Its notes C, E, G and A give it a sweet and warm sound, often used in jazz, blues, and pop. Below, you'll find nine variations how to play the "C 6" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Press the E (1st) string on the 3rd fret with your pinky
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 1st fret using your index finger
Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
Use your middle finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 2nd fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 2

Apply a barre with your ring finger across the 5th fret, covering the 1st to the 4th strings
Place your index finger on the A (5th) string at the 3rd fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 3

Barre the 5th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 4th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 4

Place a barre using your index finger on the 5th fret
Press down on the A (5th) string at the 7th fret using your ring finger
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 5

Press the B (2nd) string on the 8th fret with your ring finger
With your pinky, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret
Use your index finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 7th fret
Place your middle finger on the low E (6th) string at the 8th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 6

Press the E (1st) string on the 8th fret with your ring finger
Place your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 8th fret and press down
With your pinky, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret
Use your index finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 7th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 7

Place your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 12th fret and press down
Apply a barre with your index finger across the 10th fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 12th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string