Fm6 chord (F minor sixth) on piano
Fm6 (F minor sixth) has four notes: F, A flat, C and D. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, 6. In major keys, Fm6 is the ii6 chord in Eb major.
Fm6 inversions and fingering
F Ab C D · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
Ab C D F · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
C D F Ab · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
D F Ab C · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
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| Symbol | Fm6 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Fmin6, F-6 |
| Notes | F Ab C D |
| Formula | 1 b3 5 6 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, perfect fifth, major sixth |
| Type | Minor sixth chord |
Fm6 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C3 (5), D3 (6), F3 (1), Ab3 (flat 3), C4 (5), D4 (6), F4 (1), Ab4 (flat 3), C5 (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the Fm6 chord?
Fm6 (F minor sixth) has four notes: F, A flat, C and D. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, 6. F is the root, Ab is the minor third, C is the perfect fifth and D is the major sixth.
How do you play Fm6 on piano?
Play F, Ab, C and D together. Root position: F Ab C D · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is Fm6 in?
In major keys, Fm6 is the ii6 chord in Eb major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Fm6 and Fm7?
Fm6 and Fm7 share F, Ab and C. Fm6 has D, the 6th, where Fm7 has Eb, the flat 7th.