Accessible Page: Easy Ways To Play The C6 Guitar Chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 10 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the D, G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the low E and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the low E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 9 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Mute the D string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the low E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 9

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the D and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 10

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the D, G, B and high E strings at the same time

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

C 6 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the C 6 chord, a member of the Major Chords family. The C6 chord is constructed from the notes C, E, G, and A, and is built using the 1, 3, 5, and 6 intervals. These intervals correspond to the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, and Major Sixth respectively.

If you're new to understanding chord notations, you might want to brush up on this first. In the case of the C6 chord, the '6' denotes the inclusion of the Major Sixth interval. This is what gives the chord its unique sound.

For those interested in the theory behind chord construction, you can learn more about how chords are built by stacking intervals. This tutorial will provide a solid understanding of the basic music intervals, which are the building blocks of all chords.

Our tutorial will guide you through how to play the C6 chord with detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns. These visuals will show you exactly where to place your fingers on the fretboard to achieve the correct sound. For a deeper understanding of this, you might also want to check out our fretboard intervals tutorial.

The C6 chord is part of the sixth (6) guitar chords family, which are often used in a variety of music genres. Understanding how to play this chord will open up a new range of possibilities for your guitar playing.

Happy strumming!

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