F#6 chord (F sharp major sixth) on piano
F#6 (F sharp major sixth) has four notes: F sharp, A sharp, C sharp and D sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 6. In major keys, F#6 is the I6 chord in F# major, the IV6 in Db major and the V6 in B major.
F#6 inversions and fingering
F# A# C# D# · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
A# C# D# F# · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
C# D# F# A# · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
D# F# A# C# · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
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| Symbol | F#6 |
|---|---|
| Also written | F#M6, F#maj6 |
| Notes | F# A# C# D# |
| Formula | 1 3 5 6 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major sixth |
| Type | Major sixth chord |
F#6 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C#3 (5), D#3 (6), F#3 (1), A#3 (3), C#4 (5), D#4 (6), F#4 (1), A#4 (3).
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Questions
What notes are in the F#6 chord?
F#6 (F sharp major sixth) has four notes: F sharp, A sharp, C sharp and D sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 6. F# is the root, A# is the major third, C# is the perfect fifth and D# is the major sixth.
How do you play F#6 on piano?
Play F#, A#, C# and D# together. Root position: F# A# C# D# · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is F#6 in?
In major keys, F#6 is the I6 chord in F# major, the IV6 in Db major and the V6 in B major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between F#6 and F#maj7?
F#6 and F#maj7 share F#, A# and C#. F#6 has D#, the 6th, where F#maj7 has E#, the 7th.