Root on E string
Cm6 chord tones around the E-string root.
Bass chord companion
C Minor 6 Chord
Learn the C Minor 6 chord on bass with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1Cb3Eb5G6A
Bass chord-tone boxes
Bass lines usually imply this chord with arpeggios and target tones. Start with root-on-E and root-on-A boxes.
Root on A string
Cm6 chord tones around the A-string root.
Full fretboard map
Every C Minor 6 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Common progressions using C Minor 6
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
Minor i-bVI-bVII
A common rock and film-score movement built around a minor tonic.
Minor to iv
Move from the tonic minor to the iv chord for a darker, more settled minor progression.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | C |
| b3 | b3 | Eb |
| 5 | 5 | G |
| 6 | 6 | A |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – b3 – 5 – 6