C6 chord on 5-String Bass

in Standard (BEADG) (B-E-A-D-G) tuning

12CEAEG
C6
Major 6
Notes:C · E · G · A
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Piano Left hand Right hand
CCCEGA

The C6 chord (Major 6) is built from the notes C, E, G, A. Below are playable fingerings for 5-String Bass generated for your selected tuning, ordered from open-position shapes up the neck. Tap a diagram to hear it, or switch to the piano view to see the same harmony on keys.

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What notes make up the C6 chord?

C6 is a Major 6 chord built from the notes C, E, G, A.

How do I read the diagram?

Strings run left to right from the lowest to the first string; the numbers show which finger presses each fret. An ○ marks an open string, an ✕ marks a muted one.