Fm6 chord on piano
F Minor Sixth. Notes: F, Ab, C and D.
How to play Fm6
- Find F at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add Ab, C and D above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Froot
Abb3 · minor third
C5 · perfect fifth
D6 · major sixth
Fm6 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
F · Ab · C · D1st inversion
Ab · C · D · F2nd inversion
C · D · F · Ab3rd inversion
D · F · Ab · CNotes and theory
Froot
Abb3 · minor third
C5 · perfect fifth
D6 · major sixth
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.
More F chords
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minor sixth chords in every key
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 piano?
Play F, Ab, C and D together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Fm6?
Root position: F Ab C D. 1st inversion: Ab C D F. 2nd inversion: C D F Ab. 3rd inversion: D F Ab C.
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.