C Minor 6/9 Chord

What is the C Minor 6/9 Chord?

Here's a fretboard view of the C Minor 6/9 chord so you can see where each chord tone lives across the neck.

Notes and Arpeggios

The minor 6/9 chord adds both the major 6th and 9th to a minor triad, creating a sophisticated, multi-layered minor color. It's a favorite ending chord in jazz and bossa nova arrangements. The chord tones are: C, Eb, G, A, D. It's built from degrees 1, b3, 5, 6, and 9.

How to Use It

Extended voicings are a staple of jazz, neo-soul, and modern pop harmony. On guitar, start with the chord-box voicings, then find at least two different string sets where the same chord tones appear.

Arpeggiate the chord slowly (one note at a time) so your ear learns the sound of each degree. Use the highlights to spot where the same tone repeats across strings.