F#6 Chord (F# major 6th) on Guitar
F#6 (F# major 6th) is made of the notes F# – A# – C# – D#. The easiest guitar fingering is 2113xx (low E to high e; x = muted, 0 = open). It uses a barre, so it is more demanding than an open chord. Expect it to take some practice to sound clean.
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How to play F#6
- Press the 6th string (low E) at fret 2 (F#).
- Press the 5th string (A) at fret 1 (A#).
- Press the 4th string (D) at fret 1 (D#).
- Press the 3rd string (G) at fret 3 (A#).
- Do not play the 2nd string (B).
- Do not play the 1st string (high e).
| String | Fret | Note | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6th string (low E) | 2 | F# | R |
| 5th string (A) | 1 | A# | 3 |
| 4th string (D) | 1 | D# | 6 |
| 3rd string (G) | 3 | A# | 3 |
| 2nd string (B) | x (mute) | - | |
| 1st string (high e) | x (mute) | - |
What is a F# major 6th chord?
A major 6th chord adds the sixth note of the scale to a major triad.
Notes and formula. F#6 contains F#, A#, C#, D#. Counted from the root F#, that is R (root), 3 (major 3rd), 5 (perfect 5th), 6 (major 6th). It is also written Gb6; the two names sound identical and the name used depends on the key of the song.
Sound. Warm, sweet and vintage. It has a gentle, resolved quality popular in older jazz and swing.
Where it is used. Often used as an ending chord in jazz, swing, country and early rock and roll.
Tips for playing F#6
Use a 6th chord to close a song instead of a plain major chord for a classic "final" sound.
Common mistake: Confusing C6 with Am7. They contain the same notes, and the bass note decides which you hear.
Scales to play over F#6
Related chords
F#6 chord FAQ
What notes are in a F#6 chord?
F#6 (F# major 6th) contains the notes F#, A#, C#, D#. The formula is R–3–5–6 relative to the root F#.
How do you play F#6 on guitar?
The most common shape for F#6 is 2113xx, read from the low E string to the high e string (x = muted, 0 = open, numbers = frets). It uses a barre, so it is more demanding than an open chord. Expect it to take some practice to sound clean.
Is F#6 an easy guitar chord?
It is rated intermediate. It uses a barre, so it is more demanding than an open chord. Expect it to take some practice to sound clean.
Is F#6 the same as Gb6?
Yes. F# and Gb are enharmonic: they are the same pitch with different names, so F#6 and Gb6 sound identical on guitar. The name used depends on the key of the song.
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