The F6 chord (F6) is made of the notes F, A, C and D. It is built from the root F with a major third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth.
The sixth chord adds a warm color to the major chord; it is often heard as a final chord in jazz and swing.
F6
Notes: F – A – C – D
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 2 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): xx3535. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
On guitar, this chord can be played in 2 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): xx3535.
How is the F6 chord built?
The F6 chord (F6) is made of the notes F, A, C and D. It is built from the root F with a major third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth.