C 6(sus)

The C 6(sus) chord consists of the C (Perfect unison), G (Perfect fifth) and A (Major sixth) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a C 6(sus) chord

How to play the C 6(sus) chord

  1. Find C (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Add G (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above C
  3. Add A (Major sixth) — 9 semitones above C
  4. Press all 3 notes simultaneously to sound the C 6(sus) chord

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