How to Play C#m6 on Piano
The C# Minor 6th chord sounds bittersweet. It stacks 4 notes: C# – E – G# – A#.
A minor triad with a major sixth added on top. The major interval sitting inside a minor chord is what gives it its ambiguity.
Notes in C#m6
| Note | Interval | Finger |
|---|---|---|
| C#C#4 | Root | 1 |
| EE4 | Minor 3rd | 2 |
| G#G#4 | Perfect 5th | 3 |
| A#A#4 | Major 6th | 5 |
How to Play
Right Hand
Place your thumb (finger 1) on C#. Use finger 2 on E, finger 3 on G#, and finger 5 on A#.
Where it sits
3 notes of this chord (C#, G#, A#) are on black keys, so play it a little further back on the keys than an all-white shape.
Press all 4 keys at the same time. Keep your wrist relaxed and your fingers curved. The blue dots on the piano below show exactly which keys to press — they turn green when you play the right note.