# C6 Guitar Chord

> The C6 major 6 chord extends the major triad with a major sixth A, adding a warm, jazzy color. The sixth A creates a relaxed, nostalgic feel, enhancing major progressions in jazz, pop, and vintage ballads. With E in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of C6.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c6/e

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: C6
- Notes: C, E, G, A
- Intervals: 1 (C), 3 (E), 5 (G), 6 (A)
- Mood: warm, nostalgic, friendly, relaxed
- Genres: Jazz, Swing, Pop, Country
- Playable shapes: 269

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 0 0 2 0 1 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c6/e/002010)
- Shape 2: 0 0 2 0 1 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c6/e/002013)
- Shape 3: 0 0 2 2 1 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c6/e/002213)
- Shape 4: -1 -1 2 2 1 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c6/e/xx2213)
- Shape 5: 0 3 2 2 1 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c6/e/032213)
- Shape 6: 0 0 5 5 5 3 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c6/e/005553)
- Shape 7: 0 0 5 5 5 0 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c6/e/005550)
- Shape 8: 0 3 5 0 5 5 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/c6/e/035055)

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