C#/Db6 guitar chord (C#/Db Major 6th)

Symbols: 6, M6, maj6, add6

Steps: 1-3-5-6

Notes: C#-F-G#-A#

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

Variation 1

Place a barre using your index finger on the 1st fret
Place your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
Press the D (4th) string on the 3rd fret with your ring finger
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 2

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

Variation 3

Barre the 6th fret with your ring finger, extending over the 1st to the 4th strings
Press the A (5th) string on the 4th fret with your index finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 4

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 6th fret, covering all the strings
Use your ring finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 8th fret
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 5

Place a barre using your index finger on the 6th fret from the 1st to the 4th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 6

With your ring finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret
Position your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 10th fret and press down
Place your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 8th fret and press down
Press the low E (6th) string on the 9th fret with your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 7

With your ring finger, press down on the E (1st) string at the 9th fret
Press the B (2nd) string on the 9th fret with your middle finger
Position your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 10th fret and press down
Place your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 8th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 8

Use your index finger to press the E (1st) string down on the 9th fret
With your pinky, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 11th fret
Place your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 10th fret and press down
Place a barre using your ring finger on the 11th fret from the 4th to the 5th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 9

Press the E (1st) string on the 13th fret with your pinky
Barre the 11th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 4th strings
Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 10

Place a barre using your index finger on the 13th fret
Place your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 14th fret and press down
Press the D (4th) string on the 15th fret with your ring finger
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Other C#/Db Chords

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