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C#m6/9 — minor six-nine

Also written Dbm6/9 — the same chord, spelled the other way.

Notes in C#m6/9: C# – E – G# – A# – D#Formula: 1 – b3 – 5 – 6 – 9

In the formula, the numbers count steps of the major scale starting from the note that names the chord; "b" lowers a half step, "#" raises one — and a slash names the bass note.

Sixth and ninth over the minor triad, with no seventh. The result is a minor chord that pulls nowhere: it can be the last sound of the song.

The same chord on all four instruments

C#m6/9, 0 1 1 1 2 0C#m6/91112EA#D#G#C#E
Guitar
C#m6/9, 0 1 1 1 2 0C#m6/91112EA#D#G#C#E
Electric guitar
C#m6/9, 1 3 2 2C#m6/91423D#A#C#E
Cavaquinho
C#m6/9, 3 3 0 4C#m6/9112A#D#EC#
Ukulele

Where to use it: Endings in a minor key, bossa nova and jazz — when a plain minor feels too short.

This is just one shape of C#m6/9. In Chord & Fret, you hear every shape strummed string by string, in each instrument's own voice; open every variation on the neck, grouped by bass note; and set a capo — the diagrams redraw above it. Start free. Unlock everything with Pro. Plays offline.

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Part of the Sixths family.

Other chords in this family

C#6C#m6C#6/9

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