How do you play the C 6(b5) chord?

To play the C 6(b5) chord on piano, press the following keys simultaneously: C (Perfect unison), E (Major third), F# (Diminished fifth) and A (Major sixth). Find these notes on the piano keyboard and press them all at the same time to sound the C 6(b5) chord.

What notes are in the C 6(b5) chord?

The C 6(b5) chord consists of 4 notes: C, E, F# and A. These notes together form the C 6(b5) chord.

What intervals make up the C 6(b5) chord?

The C 6(b5) chord contains the following intervals from its root note (C): C (Perfect unison), E (Major third), F# (Diminished fifth) and A (Major sixth).

C 6(b5)

The C 6(b5) chord consists of the C (Perfect unison), E (Major third), F# (Diminished fifth) and A (Major sixth) notes.

How to play the C 6(b5) chord

Find C (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add E (Major third) — 4 semitones above C
Add F# (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above C
Add A (Major sixth) — 9 semitones above C
Press all 4 notes simultaneously to sound the C 6(b5) chord

Related chords with different root

F# m7(b5)
A m6
A m(add13)

Related slash chords

F# m7(no5)/C
F# m7(#9)(no5)/C
A 6(sus)/C