Tonic Parallel

C 6th

C6

chord

At a Glance

Formula:
C sixth
Notes:
C, E, G, A
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Degree 5 omitted - doesn't fit six strings within a playable hand span.

What It Is

A major triad plus a major sixth above the root. Notes: C, E, G, A.

How It Functions

A stable, sweet-sounding alternative tonic chord to a plain major triad.

Appears In These Progressions

Not found in any of the seeded progressions or cadences.

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