Lesson Ultimate Plan
Six-Nine (6/9)
Open ending chord
Prove it — just do the practice exercise.
C6/9 Root Position
- C
- R
- E
- 3
- G
- 5
- A
- 6
- D
- 9
The 6/9 combines sixth and ninth without a seventh:
• R – 3 – 5 – 6 – 9
Floating, open sound. Often used as a final chord in bossa nova and cool jazz.
Example: C6/9 = C + E + G + A + D
• R – 3 – 5 – 6 – 9
Floating, open sound. Often used as a final chord in bossa nova and cool jazz.
Example: C6/9 = C + E + G + A + D