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C6
Upper Intermediate

Major 6

Formula1-3-5-6
CEGA
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How to build it

  1. Take a major chord
  2. Add the sixth (the A note in C)
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**🎵 Advantage:** It's "sweeter" than maj7 because it avoids dissonance

The "retro" chord. Takes you back to the 40s and 50s. Softer than maj7 but just as elegant. Super cool!

Practice this chord across all keys with backing tracks and rhythmic patterns on PianoTrail.

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