F#m6 Chord (F# minor 6th) on Guitar
F#m6 (F# minor 6th) is made of the notes F# – A – C# – D#. The easiest guitar fingering is 2012xx (low E to high e; x = muted, 0 = open). It needs 3 fingers and no barre.
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How to play F#m6
- Press the 6th string (low E) at fret 2 (F#).
- Play the 5th string (A) open (A).
- Press the 4th string (D) at fret 1 (D#).
- Press the 3rd string (G) at fret 2 (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) | 0 (open) | A | b3 |
| 4th string (D) | 1 | D# | 6 |
| 3rd string (G) | 2 | A | b3 |
| 2nd string (B) | x (mute) | - | |
| 1st string (high e) | x (mute) | - |
What is a F# minor 6th chord?
A minor 6th chord adds the major sixth to a minor triad.
Notes and formula. F#m6 contains F#, A, C#, D#. Counted from the root F#, that is R (root), b3 (minor 3rd), 5 (perfect 5th), 6 (major 6th). It is also written Gbm6; the two names sound identical and the name used depends on the key of the song.
Sound. Mysterious and film-noir. It is minor, but with an unexpected lift on top.
Where it is used. Used in jazz, bossa nova, gypsy jazz and cinematic music, often as a stand-in for the plain minor chord.
Tips for playing F#m6
Try it as the first chord in a minor song for an instant dramatic mood.
Common mistake: Mixing it up with the minor 7th. The major 6th sits a half step below the flat 7th, so the two chords sound close but not identical.
Scales to play over F#m6
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F#m6 chord FAQ
What notes are in a F#m6 chord?
F#m6 (F# minor 6th) contains the notes F#, A, C#, D#. The formula is R–b3–5–6 relative to the root F#.
How do you play F#m6 on guitar?
The most common shape for F#m6 is 2012xx, read from the low E string to the high e string (x = muted, 0 = open, numbers = frets). It needs 3 fingers and no barre.
Is F#m6 an easy guitar chord?
It is rated intermediate. It needs 3 fingers and no barre.
Is F#m6 the same as Gbm6?
Yes. F# and Gb are enharmonic: they are the same pitch with different names, so F#m6 and Gbm6 sound identical on guitar. The name used depends on the key of the song.
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