F# minor 6 chord (F#m6) on guitar and piano

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F# minor 6
The F# minor 6 / Gb minor 6 chord (F#m6) is made of the notes F#, A, 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# – A – C# – D#
Guitar — positions on the neck
F#m6123141F#m6××41312
Piano — root position and inversions
F#m6C1245F# A C# D#F#m6C1235A C# D# F#F#m6C1235C# D# F# AF#m6CC1235D# 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): 244242. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

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

Neighbouring chords

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the F# minor 6 chord?

The notes of the F# minor 6 chord (F#m6) are F#, A, C# and D#.

How do you play the F# minor 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): 244242.

How is the F# minor 6 chord built?

The F# minor 6 / Gb minor 6 chord (F#m6) is made of the notes F#, A, C# and D#. It is built from the root F# with a minor 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# minor 6 / Gb minor 6 is played exactly the same way, with the same fingerings.