C#m6/9 Guitar Chord Diagrams | C# Minor Sixth Ninth
Welcome to our tutorial on the C# m6/9 chord. This chord belongs to the Minor Chords family and is built with the following notes: C#, E, G#, A#, and D#. The intervals that compose this chord are 1 (Root), b3 (Minor Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), 6 (Major Sixth), and 9 (Major Ninth).
The C# m6/9 chord is a bit more complex than basic major or minor chords, and you'll often find it used in genres like jazz and progressive rock. If you're new to these types of chords, you might want to check out our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords.
Understanding the intervals that make up the C# m6/9 chord is crucial. If you're not familiar with these, our tutorial about fretboard intervals and tutorial on how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose them can be of great help.
Our tutorial will guide you through how to play the C# m6/9 chord with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the chord. If you're interested in learning more about how to build chords by stacking intervals, we have a comprehensive tutorial that teaches this concept.
Once you've mastered the C# m6/9 chord, you can move on to more complex chord progressions often used in jazz, for which we have a tutorial about jazz chord progressions. And if you want to explore more about the family of 6 and 9 chords, you may find our tutorial about sixth (6) guitar chords and tutorial about ninth (9) guitar chords useful.
Remember, learning new chords and chord progressions can be challenging, but with practice and patience, you'll be able to master the C# m6/9 chord and many more. Happy practicing!
Notes of the C# m6/9 chord:
Formula of the Minor Sixth Ninth chord:
C# Minor Sixth Ninth Guitar Chord Fingers Positions
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What notes make up the C# m6/9 guitar chord?
The C# m6/9 chord is composed of five specific notes: C# (Root), E (Minor Third), G# (Perfect Fifth), A# (Major Sixth), and D# (Major Ninth).
How does the C# m6/9 chord differ from a basic minor chord?
A basic minor chord typically consists of only the Root, Minor Third, and Perfect Fifth. The C# m6/9 chord expands on this by adding two 'extension' intervals: the Major Sixth (A#) and the Major Ninth (D#), giving it a more complex and richer sound compared to a simple C# minor chord.
In what musical genres or contexts is the C# m6/9 chord typically used?
The C# m6/9 chord is considered more complex than basic chords and is frequently found in genres that utilize sophisticated harmonies, such as jazz and progressive rock. It adds a distinctive color and depth to chord progressions.
Why is the C# m6/9 chord considered part of the 'Minor Chords' family?
Despite its extensions, the C# m6/9 chord belongs to the Minor Chords family because it contains the Minor Third interval (E in this case, a minor third above C#). This interval is what fundamentally gives the chord its minor quality, even with the added Major Sixth and Major Ninth.