Guitar Cm6 chord diagram
Cm6 is one of the essential Guitar chords. On this page, you can find how to play Cm6, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play Cm6, follow these steps: Place index finger on D string and B string fret 1. Place middle finger on G string fret 2. Place ring finger on A string fret 3. Place pinky on E string fret 3.
Tips
- Place D string with your index finger and B string with your index finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On D string, press fret 1 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- Keep the barre firm so every string rings clearly.
- Mute unused strings to avoid unwanted ringing.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- C - D# - G - A
- Intervals
- 1 - b3 - 5 - 6
- Chord Type
- Minor 6 — wistful and rich
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Barre chord
- Yes
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play Cm6 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Guitar Cm6 chord diagramx-3-1-2-4-3
Guitar Cm6 chord diagramx-3-5-5-4-5
Guitar Cm6 chord diagramx-x-1-2-1-3
Guitar Cm6 chord diagramx-3-1-2-x-3
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to Cm6, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. Cm6 → A#maj7 | B♭maj7 chord transition
To move from Cm6 to A#maj7 | B♭maj7, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to D string fret 3.
- Lift your pinky from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
2. Cm6 → Dm/A# | Dm/B♭ chord transition
To move from Cm6 to Dm/A# | Dm/B♭, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to D string fret 3.
- Lift your pinky from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
3. Cm6 → Caug chord transition
To move from Cm6 to Caug, follow these steps:
- While playing Cm6, lift your pinky from E string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
4. Cm6 → D#7 | E♭7 chord transition
To move from Cm6 to D#7 | E♭7, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on D string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to G string fret 3.
- Keep pinky on E string fret 3.
5. Cm6 → F#m/D# | G♭m/E♭ | F#m/E♭ chord transition
To move from Cm6 to F#m/D# | G♭m/E♭ | F#m/E♭, follow these steps:
- While playing Cm6, first lift your ring finger and pinky.
- Keep index finger on D string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
6. Cm6 → F7 chord transition
To move from Cm6 to F7, follow these steps:
- While playing Cm6, lift your pinky from E string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from Cm6 across songs on this site.
1. Cm6 → G chord transition
To move from Cm6 to G, follow these steps:
- While playing Cm6, lift your pinky from E string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing Cm6 use the transition to G at 100%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cm6 suitable for beginners on Guitar?
Cm6 sits in the intermediate range for Guitar players. It uses a 3-fret span and includes a barre technique. Work on clean tone before pushing tempo.
Any beginner-friendly alternative for Cm6?
Cm6 has a more accessible version for Guitar players. The alternative voicing uses fingering x-3-1-2-x-3. It is a practical bridge between beginner and full voicings.