A Sixth Guitar Arpeggio — Drop C

A Sixth in Drop C — Notes and Intervals

Notes: A, C#, E, F#

Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5P, 6M

Formula: 2W-WH-W

Number of notes: 4

Tuning: Drop C (C-G-C-F-A-D)

Also known as: 6, add6, add13, M6

The A Sixth arpeggio contains 4 notes (A, C#, E, F#). Use the interactive fretboard diagram above to explore each arpeggio shape and pattern on 6-string guitar — Drop C. Practice ascending and descending from the root note across all strings to learn the sound of this arpeggio.

Explore This Arpeggio in Other Tunings

• A Sixth in Standard Tuning
• A Sixth in Drop D
• A Sixth in DADGAD
• A Sixth in Open G
• A Sixth in Baritone (B Standard)
• A Sixth in 7-string
• A Sixth in 8-string
• A Sixth in Drop B
• A Sixth in Open D
• A Sixth in Half Step Down
• A Sixth in Open E
• A Sixth in Open A
• A Sixth in Double Drop D
• A Sixth in Open C

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