Fm6 chord on guitar
F Minor Sixth. Notes: F, Ab, C and D.
How to play Fm6
- Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (D) to the 2nd (B) string at fret 3. This is the barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (Ab).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play Fm6
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 3
MediumOpen position
MediumFret 9 position
HardBarre at fret 6
HardNotes and theory
The minor sixth adds a major sixth to a minor triad. It has a mysterious, film-noir color common in jazz and gypsy jazz. The formula is 1 b3 5 6.
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Questions
What notes are in the Fm6 chord?
Fm6 (F minor sixth) is made of four notes: F (root), Ab (minor third), C (perfect fifth) and D (major sixth).
How do you play Fm6 on guitar?
The easiest Fm6 is the "barre at fret 3" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (D) to the 2nd (B) string at fret 3. This is the barre. Put your middle finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (Ab). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
Is Fm6 hard to play on guitar?
Fm6 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What does a minor sixth chord sound like?
The minor sixth adds a major sixth to a minor triad. It has a mysterious, film-noir color common in jazz and gypsy jazz.