C♯ 6th piano chord
The C♯ 6th chord (also written D♭), written C♯6, on a keyboard. Its notes are C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – A♯ — free to print or download below.
Notes in the C♯ 6th chord
The C♯ 6th chord is built from the root, a major third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth, giving the notesC♯ – E♯ – G♯ – A♯. On the keyboard diagram those keys are shaded so you can see the shape at a glance.
How to play the C♯ 6th chord
- Find the notes. The C♯ 6th chord uses the notes C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – A♯. Locate each one on your keyboard using the diagram above.
- Place your fingers. In root position, play C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – A♯ together — thumb on the lowest note and the remaining fingers on the notes above.
- Play it as a block or broken. Play all the notes at once for a solid chord, or one after another for an arpeggio.
C♯ 6th chord — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the C♯ 6th chord?
The C♯ 6th chord (C♯6) is made up of the notes C♯ – E♯ – G♯ – A♯ — the root, a major third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth.
What is the chord symbol for C♯ 6th?
It is written as C♯6. On a lead sheet or chord chart you would see "C♯6" above the stave.
Is the C♯ 6th chord diagram free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.