F#6 chord (F#6) on guitar and piano

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The F#6 / Gb6 chord (F#6) 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.

F#6

Notes: F# – A# – C# – D#
Guitar — positions on the neck
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Piano — root position and inversions
F#6C1245F# A# C# D#F#6C1235A# C# D# F#F#6C1235C# D# F# A#F#6CC1235D# F# A# C#

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): xx4646. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

Note
Interval
F#
root
A#
major third
C#
perfect fifth
D#
major sixth

Neighbouring chords

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the F#6 chord?

The notes of the F#6 chord (F#6) are F#, A#, C# and D#.

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

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): xx4646.

How is the F#6 chord built?

The F#6 / Gb6 chord (F#6) 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.

Are F# and Gb the same chord?

Yes: F# and Gb are the same note (they are called enharmonic), so F#6 / Gb6 is played exactly the same way, with the same fingerings.