Finger Positions

Root Note G

Name G sixth over C

Intervals 1P-3M-5P-6M

Relative Minor Em

Notes C, G, B, D, E

Aliases G6, Gadd6, Gadd13, GM6

How to play the G6/C Chord

The G6/C is a fundamental major chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the G sixth over C is built using the 1P, 3M, 5P, 6M intervals. In the key of G Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the G6/C chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

G → D → Em → C

vi-IV-I-V

Em → C → G → D

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to G helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

G Am Bm C D Em F#dim

7ths

Gmaj7 Am7 Bm7 Cmaj7 D7 Em7 F#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Major Pentatonic Major Major Blues Bebop Lydian Mixolydian Scriabin Lydian Dominant Hungarian Major Lydian #9 Bebop Minor Bebop Major Ichikosucho Half-Whole Diminished Kafi Raga

* 15 scales found containing the notes C, G, B, D, E.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the G6/C chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 60, 67, 71, 62, 64

Frequencies (Hz)

261.6255653005986, 391.99543598174927, 493.8833012561241, 293.6647679174076, 329.6275569128699