F6 chord on guitar
F Major Sixth. Notes: F, A, C and D.
How to play F6
- Lay your index finger flat across the 5th (A) to the 2nd (B) string at fret 3. This is the barre.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 5 (A).
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play F6
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 3
MediumFret 6 position
MediumBarre at fret 1
HardBarre at fret 8
HardNotes and theory
The major sixth adds a sixth to a major triad: sweet and a little retro, heard a lot in swing, country and old pop endings. The formula is 1 3 5 6, and you will also see it written as Fmaj6.
More F chords
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Questions
What notes are in the F6 chord?
F6 (F major sixth) is made of four notes: F (root), A (major third), C (perfect fifth) and D (major sixth).
How do you play F6 on guitar?
The easiest F6 is the "barre at fret 3" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 5th (A) to the 2nd (B) string at fret 3. This is the barre. Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C). Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 5 (A).
Is F6 hard to play on guitar?
F6 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What does a major sixth chord sound like?
The major sixth adds a sixth to a major triad: sweet and a little retro, heard a lot in swing, country and old pop endings.