C minor sixth
Cm6 Piano Voicings
Cm6 is a frequent minor tonic chord, brighter than Cm7 because of its natural sixth. It also doubles as a rootless dominant voicing a fourth away.
Drill Cm6 in all 12 keysThe notes in Cm6
- C R
- Eb ♭3
- G 5
- A 6
Cm6 voicings on piano
Each voicing is the exact shape the trainer drills. Press play to hear it — as a block chord or rolled note by note.
Root Position
C · Eb · G · A R · ♭3 · 5 · 6
Shell Voicing
C · Eb · A R · ♭3 · 6
Rootless A
Eb · G · A · D ♭3 · 5 · 6 · 9
Rootless B
A · D · Eb · G 6 · 9 · ♭3 · 5
Where Cm6 fits in a ii-V-I
Cm6 is a frequent minor tonic chord, brighter than Cm7 because of its natural sixth. It also doubles as a rootless dominant voicing a fourth away.
The fastest way to internalise Cm6 is to drill it in context across all 12 keys until the shape is automatic.
Practice the full ii-V-I progressionCm6 — frequently asked questions
What notes are in Cm6?
Cm6 contains C, E♭, G and A — root, minor third, perfect fifth and major sixth.
Why is Cm6 used as a minor tonic?
The natural sixth (A) brightens the minor triad and avoids the heavier sound of the minor seventh, which is why it is a favourite final minor chord.