Cm6 8-string bass chord

How to play Cm6 on 8-string bass

The most common way, the first shape above: your index finger on the B string at the 1st fret and your middle finger on the D string at the 1st fret. Let the A, G and C strings ring open. Don’t play the F♯, E and F strings.

From the F♯ string x 1 x 0 1 0 0 x (x: not played, 0: open)

What notes are in Cm6?

Cm6, C minor sixth, is C, E♭, G and A: the root (C), the minor third (E♭), the perfect fifth (G) and the major sixth (A). Its formula is 1 ♭3 5 6.

Can I play Cm instead of Cm6?

Yes. Cm6 is Cm with the major sixth, A, added, the dark and mysterious sound of minor-key jazz and film music.