C6/9
notes
The chord C6/9 is made up of these notes:
C
E
G
A
D
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The C6/9 chord is a delightful mix of five notes: C, E, G, A, and D. It's built by starting with a root, then adding a major third, a perfect fifth, a major sixth, and a major ninth. This chord has a light, airy quality that adds a touch of sophistication to music. You'll often find it gracing the smooth lines of jazz, adding a breezy feel to pop tunes, or brightening up a bossa nova rhythm. In a chord progression, C6/9 can serve as a refreshing change, offering a sense of openness and possibility, making it a favourite for creating uplifting and relaxed atmospheres in a song.
InversionsChord inversions refer to the different ways you can play a chord by rearranging the order of its notes. When a chord is inverted, one or more notes are shifted up an octave, changing the "bass" or lowest note of the chord. Even though the notes remain the same, the overall sound and feel of the chord changes depending on which note is the lowest.
Inversion 1
E3
G3
A3
D4
C4
Inversion 2
G3
A3
D4
C4
E4
Inversion 3
A3
D4
C4
E4
G4
Inversion 4
D4
C4
E4
G4
A4