C minor 6th guitar chord
How to play the C minor 6th chord, written Cm6, on guitar. The shape is x 3 1 2 1 3 and it sounds the notesC – E♭ – G – A — free to print or download below.

How to play the C minor 6th chord
- Read the diagram. The dots show where to press. A circle above a string means play it open; an × means do not play that string. This shape is x 3 1 2 1 3 (from the low E string to the high E).
- Place your fingers. Lay your first finger flat across the barred fret, then add the remaining fingers as shown.
- Strum and check. Strum the 5 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes C – E♭ – G – A.
Notes in the C minor 6th chord
The C minor 6th chord contains the notes C – E♭ – G – A. The diagram shows the common barre shape, x 3 1 2 1 3 from the lowest string to the highest.
C minor 6th guitar chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the C minor 6th chord on guitar?
Use the shape x 3 1 2 1 3 (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 0 open strings and mute the 1 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes C – E♭ – G – A.
What notes are in the C minor 6th chord?
The C minor 6th chord (Cm6) contains the notes C – E♭ – G – A.
Is the C minor 6th guitar chord diagram free?
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