F minor 6 chord (Fm6) on guitar and piano

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F minor 6
The F minor 6 chord (Fm6) is made of the notes F, Ab, C and D. It is built from the root F with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth.
The minor 6 chord is elegant and slightly aching; common in gypsy jazz, bossa nova and Latin music.

F minor 6

Notes: F – Ab – C – D
Guitar — positions on the neck
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Piano — root position and inversions
Fm6C1245F Ab C DFm6C1235Ab C D FFm6C1235C D F AbFm6CC1235D F Ab C

Fingerings and positions

On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 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): 133131. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

Note
Interval
F
root
Ab
minor third
C
perfect fifth
D
major sixth

Neighbouring chords

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Hear the chords, play them as a progression, switch instrument, note names (Do Ré Mi or C D E) and theme:

Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the F minor 6 chord?

The notes of the F minor 6 chord (Fm6) are F, Ab, C and D.

How do you play the F minor 6 chord on guitar?

On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 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): 133131.

How is the F minor 6 chord built?

The F minor 6 chord (Fm6) is made of the notes F, Ab, C and D. It is built from the root F with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major sixth.