Cm6 bass chord

How to play Cm6 on bass

The most common way, the first shape above: your ring finger on the E string at the 8th fret, your index finger on the A string at the 6th fret, your middle finger on the D string at the 7th fret and your little finger on the G string at the 8th fret.

From the E string 8 6 7 8 (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.