Cm6 guitar chord (C Minor 6th)

Symbols: m6, min6, m(add6), -6

Steps: 1-b3-5-6

Notes: C-Eb-G-A

The C m6 chord combines the natural minor with a major 6th interval, creating a bittersweet and jazzy flavor. With notes C, Eb, G and A, it’s a versatile choice for smooth transitions and emotional impact. Below, you'll find eight variations how to play the "C m6" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Position your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 3rd fret and press down
Apply a barre with your index finger across the 1st fret, covering the 2nd to the 4th strings
Press the G (3rd) string on the 2nd fret with your middle finger
With your ring finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 3rd fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

Position your ring finger on the E (1st) string at the 3rd fret and press down
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 4th fret using your pinky
Press the G (3rd) string on the 2nd fret with your index finger
With your middle finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 3rd fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

Variation 3

Press the E (1st) string on the 5th fret with your pinky
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 4th fret using your index finger
Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret and press down
Use your middle finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 5th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 4

Barre the 5th fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
Stretch out your pinky to the 8th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 6th fret
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 5

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

Variation 6

Place a barre using your middle finger on the 8th fret from the 1st to the 3rd strings
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 a barre using your index finger on the 8th fret
Use your pinky to press the B (2nd) string down on the 10th fret
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret using your ring finger
Position your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 10th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 8

Press down on the E (1st) string at the 11th fret using your middle finger
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

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