F#m6 chord (F sharp minor sixth) on piano
F#m6 (F sharp minor sixth) has four notes: F sharp, A, C sharp and D sharp. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, 6. In major keys, F#m6 is the ii6 chord in E major.
F#m6 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#m6 |
|---|---|
| Also written | F#min6, F#-6 |
| Notes | F# A C# D# |
| Formula | 1 b3 5 6 |
| Intervals | root, minor third, perfect fifth, major sixth |
| Type | Minor sixth chord |
F#m6 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C#3 (5), D#3 (6), F#3 (1), A3 (flat 3), C#4 (5), D#4 (6), F#4 (1), A4 (flat 3).
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Questions
What notes are in the F#m6 chord?
F#m6 (F sharp minor sixth) has four notes: F sharp, A, C sharp and D sharp. Its formula is 1, b3, 5, 6. F# is the root, A is the minor third, C# is the perfect fifth and D# is the major sixth.
How do you play F#m6 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#m6 in?
In major keys, F#m6 is the ii6 chord in E major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between F#m6 and F#m7?
F#m6 and F#m7 share F#, A and C#. F#m6 has D#, the 6th, where F#m7 has E, the flat 7th.